Director, Advancement Operations & Donor Stewardship

South Carolina State University; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina State University seeks a Director of Advancement Services & Operations to lead donor data management, gift processing, stewardship, and reporting. You’ll align advancement operations with finance, ensure data integrity, and support campaign strategies.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and experience in higher education fundraising operations; proficiency with donor databases and analytics; strong communication and leadership skills are essential for collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field required.
• Experience in higher education fundraising operations preferred.
• Knowledge of fund accounting, donor recognition, and reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee donor database management including gifts, pledges, and donor records.
• Lead data integrity policies and reconciliation with finance and IRS/CASE standards.
• Develop donor stewardship programs and recognition activities.
• Produce fundraising analytics dashboards and reports for campaigns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Nonprofit management degree

Tools

WealthEngine

iWave

DonorSearch

MS Excel

Job description

South Carolina State University seeks a Director of Advancement Services & Operations to lead donor data management, gift processing, stewardship, and reporting. You’ll align advancement operations with finance, ensure data integrity, and support campaign strategies.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and experience in higher education fundraising operations; proficiency with donor databases and analytics; strong communication and leadership skills are essential for collaborating with