Development Director - Spartanburg Community College, SC : Job Details

Salary: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : Spartanburg County, SCJob Type: FTE - Full-TimeJob Number: 139463Agency: Spartanburg Community CollegeOpening Date: 11/21/2024Class Code:: CC30Position Number:: 139463Normal Work Schedule:: OtherNormal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Thursday 8AM-5PMFriday 8AM-1:30PMPay Band: Band 6Hiring Range - Min.: $50,000.00Hiring Range - Max.: $70,000.00Opening Date: 11/21/2024EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency Specific Application Procedures:: The application must be completed to include unofficial transcript(s), all current and previous work history, salaries, and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Job Responsibilities The Development Director will strategically lead the expansion of Spartanburg Community College Foundation's annual giving program and the development of an alumni engagement strategy that connects donors and alumni to Spartanburg Community College supporting the SCC Foundation and College community.- ANNUAL GIVING PROGRAM- Develop annual giving program based on clear goals, strategic plans to significantly increase the base of annual gifts, building a leadership annual giving portfolio of donors and corporate partners, faculty and staff giving campaign, alumni giving, create and manages multichannel fundraising efforts (print, digital, and social media) that support donor retention, renewal, and acquisition of donors fashion novel donor experiences, event -sponsorships as well as manage current and new fundraising events that generate a strong return on investment. - ALUMNI ENGAGMENT-Develop strategic alumni engagement initiatives to connect alumni to the college and their areas of study through communications, reunions, fundraisers, career-focused networking, and building alumni group(s) that provide value to alumni and result in increased giving. - COMMUNICATION AND EVENT PLANNING- Design and implement an annual stewardship calendar of events and activities to engage donors and prospects to grow affinity to the college and foundation including annual scholarship donor gatherings, leadership donor gatherings, multi-channel touchpoints to sustain relationships with donors or groups of donors such as first-time donor, life event, and birthday recognitions and giving societies. - DATA UTILIZATION - Utilize and leverage technology to manage, track, report, as well as assess Annual Fund donors' giving history and philanthropic capacity to create and build a pipeline between annual, major, and planned giving and stay current on annual giving best practices and maximize the use of data and other resources to make strategic recommendations and implementations. Minimum and Additional Requirements Bachelor's degree and related experience in an area such as alumni development, fundraising, prospect research, or business development. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Management, or a related field and 5 or more years of experience working in Advancement/Development for higher education or a nonprofit. This experience may be substituted with equivalent or similar experience in another relevant work environment. Familiarity with Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, and/or other fundraising databases. Additional Comments Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.Benefits for State EmployeesThe state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance BenefitsEligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement BenefitsState employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace BenefitsState employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.