Executive Director of Philanthropy

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

Job summary

Midlands Technical College is seeking an Executive Director of Philanthropy, located at Harbison Campus, to lead front-line fundraising efforts in support of the College’s priorities. The role reports to the Associate Vice President of Philanthropy and requires a Master's degree with at least five years in a leadership fundraising role.

The Executive Director will shape strategies, engage donors across individuals, corporations, and foundations, and collaborate with college leadership to advance

Qualifications

• Masters degree required.
• Five years of leadership experience in fundraising/philanthropy.
• Knowledge of fundraising methods and gift planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic gifts from individuals, corporations, private foundations, and community partners.
• Develop and implement strategic fundraising plans that support assigned schools of study and institutional initiatives.
• Collaborate with College leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to identify funding opportunities and build donor relationships.
• Advance a culture of philanthropy and expand support for student success, academic excellence, and institutional advancement.

Skills

Fundraising methods

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The Executive Director of Philanthropy serves as a senior frontline fundraiser for Midlands Technical College, reporting directly to the Associate Vice President of Philanthropy. This position plays a key role in advancing the College’s philanthropic priorities by developing and implementing strategic fundraising plans that support assigned schools of study and institutional initiatives.

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Philanthropy, the Executive Director of Philanthropy leads efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic gifts from individuals, corporations, private foundations, and community partners. Through strategic relationship-building and donor engagement, this position works to strengthen philanthropic partnerships and secure resources that support the College’s mission, priorities, and long-term success.

The Executive Director of Philanthropy collaborates with College leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to identify funding opportunities, communicate institutional needs, and build meaningful relationships with prospective and current donors. This role is instrumental in fostering a culture of philanthropy and expanding support for student success, academic excellence, and institutional advancement at Midlands Technical College.

This position will be located on Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus

A Masters Degree and and five years of responsibility in a leadership role within the fundraising/philanthropy profession.

Knowledge of fundraising methods and gift planning.