Development Director

Salary: See Position Description Location : Conway, SC Job Type: Full-Time Staff Job Number: PCLS202400364 Division: Advancement and Alumni Engagement Department: Advancement & Alumni Engagement Opening Date: 11/05/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Job Details Join Our Team as Development Director at Coastal Carolina University The Advancement and Alumni Engagement division at Coastal Carolina University (CCU) is excited to welcome a Development Director to our growing team. This is a unique opportunity for a talented fundraising professional to help donors fulfill their philanthropic goals while supporting CCU's students and academic priorities. As Development Director, you'll be responsible for identifying new prospects, managing relationships with existing major gift donors, and securing significant contributions of $25,000 or more that advance the university's mission. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with donors, aligning their passions with the university's goals. How to Apply : Interested candidates may apply online at Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer. Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master's degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences. Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Development Officer I (CC50/61123282), full-time position with benefits. Salary range: $56,210.00 (minimum) - $104,000.00 (maximum). Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university. Duties Duties i nclude, but are not limited to: Manage and establish goal-setting priorities for an assigned portfolio, ensuring alignment with overall fundraising objectives for Coastal Carolina University and optimizing efforts to maximize donor engagement and contributions. Secure financial support for a range of campus-wide priorities, including academic programs, endowed chairs, scholarships, program and unrestricted support, new facilities, and campus improvements. Travel regularly to meet with prospects and donors, cultivating relationships, identifying new opportunities for support, and advancing the university's fundraising goals. Provide strategic counsel and collaboration to the Office for Advancement and Alumni Relations staff on prospect management, offering insights and guidance to enhance fundraising strategies and outcomes. Participate actively in all stages of the gift cycle, from identifying prospects to stewardship, ensuring a comprehensive approach to donor engagement and retention. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and proven experience in major gift/development, donor relations, sales or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been acquired may be substituted. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in fundraising, sales, and/or marketing in higher education is preferred; Master's degree preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Incumbent must have the ability to understand the needs and interests of leadership and major gift donors to develop relationships between the donors and the fundraising priorities of the university through the development of excellent relationships with faculty senior academic leaders, trustees, volunteers, and the Office for Advancement and Alumni Engagement team. Applicant must have demonstrated initiative and self-discipline to successfully manage multi-functional or diverse areas. Critical skills include successful experience in making cold calls as well as developing cultivation and solicitation stages. Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of completing assignments is essential. Job Posting Mental Demands: Confidentiality, Customer Contact, Detailed Work, Verbal Communication, Written Communication. Physical Demands: Driving, Speaking, Standing, Walking. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page. 01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher? Yes No 02 Do you have proven experience in major gift/development, donor relations, sales or a combination of education and experience? Yes No Required Question