Senior Advancement Leader: Philanthropy & Partnerships

University of South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina Beaufort seeks an Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement, a senior leader responsible for comprehensive fundraising, donor cultivation, events, and community engagement. This role will align philanthropic priorities with USC Beaufort’s academic and strategic goals and will serve as Executive Director of the USCB Education Foundation.

The successful candidate will recruit, lead, and mentor the Advancement team while building meaningful relationships across

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field.
• Five or more years of job-related experience; advanced leadership in advancement or fundraising preferred.
• Experience in higher education fundraising and donor relations is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for fundraising and advancement initiatives, including planning and directing campaigns and events.
• Oversee the USCB Education Foundation, governance, donor engagement, and philanthropic initiatives.
• Supervise and develop the Advancement team to align with priorities and strategies.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, corporations, foundations, and community leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Donor Cultivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of South Carolina Beaufort seeks an Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement, a senior leader responsible for comprehensive fundraising, donor cultivation, events, and community engagement. This role will align philanthropic priorities with USC Beaufort’s academic and strategic goals and will serve as Executive Director of the USCB Education Foundation.

The successful candidate will recruit, lead, and mentor the Advancement team while building meaningful relationships across