Major Gifts & Planned Giving Leader

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 118,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks an Associate Vice President for Advancement to lead major gifts and planned giving initiatives for a university. The role focuses on cultivating donors, guiding fundraising strategies, and coordinating with advancement services to expand the donor pipeline.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in fundraising, and 3+ years in management with budgeting and strategic planning. Travel is expected; telecommuting is limited during probation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum five years in fundraising or related nonprofit work.
• At least three years in management with budget oversight.
• Extensive knowledge of fundraising practices and capital campaigns.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lead, empower, and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of donors to cultivate relationships with alumni and friends.
• Solicits major and planned gifts of $25,000+ for capital needs, programs, scholarships, and leadership gifts.
• Provides leadership and supervision of development officers through coaching and meetings.
• Sets short- and long-term goals for the major gifts team.
• Oversees growth of the planned-giving program in consultation with the Vice President.
• Collaborates with advancement services and stewardship to expand donor pipelines and events.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget oversight

Relationship building

Technical proficiency

Fundraising knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

State of South Carolina seeks an Associate Vice President for Advancement to lead major gifts and planned giving initiatives for a university. The role focuses on cultivating donors, guiding fundraising strategies, and coordinating with advancement services to expand the donor pipeline.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in fundraising, and 3+ years in management with budgeting and strategic planning. Travel is expected; telecommuting is limited during probation.