Director of Development, Foundation (Tyger River Campus)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Spartanburg Community College Foundation seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising initiatives, cultivate major gifts, and advance campaigns that benefit student success and workforce development.

The role manages donor relations across corporate, foundation, and individual prospects, develops strategies, and collaborates with college leadership to secure philanthropic support and deliver on strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 3–5 years progressively responsible fundraising experience.
• CFRE certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development strategy to advance fundraising for SCC Foundation and Spartanburg Community College.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward donor relationships across corporate, foundation, and individual portfolios.
• Develop proposals, reports, and presentations; partner with leadership to meet fundraising targets.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising strategy

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CFRE certification

Tools

CRM/database management

Job description

The Director of Development is responsible for planning, implementing, and advancing fundraising strategies that support the mission and priorities of the SCC Foundation and Spartanburg Community College. This position cultivates and stewards relationships with donors, alumni, businesses, and community partners; secures major and planned gifts; supports fundraising campaigns and special initiatives; and expands philanthropic support to enhance student success, workforce development, and institutional growth.

CRM Database Management and Data Integrity

Serves as a primary administrator and user of the Foundation CRM system, maintains accurate and comprehensive records related to donors, prospects, gifts, campaigns, grants, events, and constituent engagement. Ensures data integrity through ongoing quality control, record maintenance, gift documentation, reporting accuracy, and adherence to established data governance and confidentiality standards.

Fundraising and Relationship Management

Develops, manages, and grows a portfolio of corporate, foundation, community, and individual prospects and donors. Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards philanthropic investments that support Foundation and College priorities. Develops donor strategies, conducts prospect research, prepares proposals and presentations, and collaborates with Foundation leadership, Board members, and college stakeholders to secure philanthropic support and achieve fundraising goals.

Corporate Partnerships and Community Engagement

Builds and strengthens relationships with business and industry leaders throughout the College service area. Identifies opportunities for corporate investment in workforce development, scholarships, equipment, student success initiatives, and program innovation. Represents the Foundation at business and community events and works collaboratively with college leadership to align donor interests with institutional priorities.

Donor Stewardship, Communications, and Engagement

Develops and implements stewardship and engagement strategies that foster long-term donor relationships and retention. Coordinates donor recognition, impact reporting, and donor engagement activities. Supports Foundation communications through donor stories, fundraising appeals, email communications, social media content, event communications, and other outreach efforts that promote philanthropy and increase donor engagement.

Reporting, Analytics, and Operational Support

Generates and analyzes fundraising, donor engagement, campaign, and portfolio performance reports to support strategic decision-making and goal tracking. Develops reports, dashboards, and data queries; monitors fundraising progress; identifies trends and opportunities; supports Foundation events and special projects; and provides administrative and operational support for fundraising and donor engagement activities.

A bachelor's degree and related experience in an area such as alumni development, fundraising, prospect research, or business development.

Three to five years of progressively responsible fundraising, development, advancement, or related experience. Experience cultivating and stewarding donor relationships. Experience with CRM/database management systems, higher education fundraising, major gift fundraising, capital campaign, and planned giving. CFRE certification.

Evening/weekend hours and travel to other campuses may occasionally be required for scheduled events.

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.