Annual Giving & Engagement Director

Whosonthemove; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowcountry Land Trust in Charleston is seeking an Annual Giving & Engagement Director to drive fundraising and donor engagement initiatives. This role is pivotal in advancing conservation efforts through cultivating donor relationships and organizing impactful community events.

The successful candidate will enhance annual giving, manage corporate partnerships, and lead the strategy to deepen community engagement. The Director will work closely with the Chief Advancement Officer to sustain a culture of philanthropy across the Lowcountry.

Qualifications

• Experienced in fundraising and donor engagement.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead strategies for corporate partnerships and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual giving and donor engagement strategy.
• Oversee corporate sponsorship and events.
• Attract and retain donors and community partners.

Job description

Lowcountry Land Trust is seeking an Annual Giving & Engagement Director who is an experienced, relationship-driven fundraising professional. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director leads the organization’s annual giving and donor engagement strategy, with a particular focus on strengthening annual giving, growing corporate partnerships, and deepening community engagement through signature events and experiences.

This role is central to building and sustaining a strong culture of philanthropy that advances conservation across the Lowcountry. The Director oversees a comprehensive engagement strategy designed to attract, retain, steward, and elevate donors and community partners while expanding awareness of the Land Trust’s work throughout the region.

The Annual Giving & Engagement Director manages and grows the organization’s corporate sponsorship and Business Leadership Council programs; oversees donor cultivation and fundraising events; and partners closely with colleagues to strengthen the donor pipeline from annual support to major and planned giving.