Senior Vice President of Development

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina (PCSC) seeks a Senior Vice President of Development to lead fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and the Foundation’s growth. Reporting to the CEO, this executive role shapes philanthropy across PCSC through major gifts, planned giving, and community relations.

The position requires building statewide donor networks, managing campaigns, and guiding foundation operations with a focus on ministry impact across PCSC communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; five years of fundraising or funds development experience.
• Demonstrated experience with faith-based organizations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge NXT is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term fundraising strategy to increase charitable giving and donor engagement.
• Lead major funds, annual priorities, and capital campaigns; cultivate major donor prospects statewide.
• Oversee Planned Giving growth including bequests and estate commitments; promote educational outreach.
• Build relationships with Presbyterian Church (USA) congregations and PCSC community leaders; publicize fundraising mission.
• Provide executive oversight for Foundation operations, staffing, budget, and donor records.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Position: Senior Vice President of Development

Location: Columbia, SC

About Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina (PCSC)

PCSC is a compassionate Christian ministry dedicated to enriching the quality of life for seniors of all faiths. We do this by owning and operating six Life Plan retirement communities across the state. Our longstanding mission guides our work, our relationships, and our commitment to excellence across all communities we serve. We enjoy close, supportive relationships with the Presbyterian churches in the state and denominational affiliates. The PCSC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable Type I organization that supports the mission of PCSC.

Position Summary

The Senior Vice President of Development serves as the executive leader responsible for PCSC’s fundraising strategy, outcomes, and the overall direction of the PCSC Foundation. This newly created position reports to the CEO and represents a significant organizational investment in the growth, visibility, and impact of philanthropy across PCSC.

As a member of the core executive leadership team, the Senior Vice President provides high-level guidance for PCSC’s philanthropic initiatives, serves as the primary spokesperson for fundraising, and oversees the strategic development, alignment, and performance of the Foundation. This role is a senior leadership position with substantial influence and decision-making responsibilities focused on the philanthropic priorities of PCSC.

Key Responsibilities include but limited to:

Strategic Fundraising Leadership

• Develop and execute long-term philanthropic strategy to increase charitable giving, planned gifts, and donor engagement.
• Lead the vision, design, and execution of major funds, annual fundraising priorities, and capital campaigns.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donor prospects statewide (including residents and their families) through personal visits, relationship-building, and strategic engagement.
• Ensure appropriate donor recognition, including plaques, naming opportunities, and dedication events.

Planned Giving

• Grow and manage a robust planned giving program that includes bequests, legacy gifts, and charitable estate commitments.
• Promote planned giving through educational outreach, donor conversations, and strategic communication materials.

Church and Community Relations

• Support and direct staff tasked with maintaining strong relationships with Presbyterian Church (USA) congregations, ministers, presbyteries, and church leaders throughout South Carolina.
• Present mission-centered programs to civic groups and lay groups.
• Maintain a highly visible presence on PCSC campuses through regular visits, events, and interaction with residents, families, and staff.

Board Relations and Foundation Oversight

• Present reports to, and collaborate with, the Foundation’s Board of Directors; Present reports to, and participate in, PCSC Board of Trustee meetings.
• Provide executive oversight for Foundation operations, staffing, and budget management. Supervise the Director of Annual Giving and Church Relations, as well as the Foundation Assistant.
• Ensure donor records, gift acknowledgments, and financial stewardship practices are accurate, timely, and aligned with donor intent.
• Collaborate with the CEO and CFO to ensure the Foundation’s investment manager supports the long-term philanthropic goals of PCSC.
• Oversee communications related to philanthropy, church relations, and donor publications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum five years of fundraising or funds development experience.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with faith-based organizations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and willingness to develop intermediate skills with Raiser’s Edge NXT.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven years of fundraising experience, including planned giving.
• Proven positive working relationships with Presbyterian Church (USA) congregations.
• Professional fundraising certification (e.g., CFRE) preferred.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, initiative, and delegation capability.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated stewardship of financial and human resources.
• Knowledge of legal and tax aspects of planned giving suitable to the role.

PCSC is an equal opportunity employer.