Strategic Development & Communications Leader

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina United Methodist Conference seeks a Senior Director for Development & Communications to provide strategic leadership in financial development, annual giving, and capital campaigns, advancing Epworth’s mission.

You will coordinate a comprehensive development strategy, strengthen donor relations, and ensure quality communications while aligning with the organization’s values and regulatory requirements. Located in Columbia, SC, this role reports to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years progressive experience in funds development and marketing.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective public speaking presence with experience in speaking to large groups and/or media.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and electronic communication; able to learn Raiser's Edge.

Responsibilities

• Make presentations to churches and organizations to elicit deeper involvement in Epworth as donors and volunteers.
• Maintain honest and transformational relationships with individuals and organizations to expand donor networks.
• Oversight of capital campaign and major gifts.
• Design and coordinate development communications that reflect outcomes and reinforce brand equity.
• Facilitate rapid and accurate acknowledgement of gifts.
• Oversee data maintenance to ensure donor information integrity and rights.
• Participate in PQI processes as assigned.
• Adhere to staff policies and applicable regulations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Public speaking

Fundraising strategy

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

South Carolina United Methodist Conference seeks a Senior Director for Development & Communications to provide strategic leadership in financial development, annual giving, and capital campaigns, advancing Epworth’s mission.

You will coordinate a comprehensive development strategy, strengthen donor relations, and ensure quality communications while aligning with the organization’s values and regulatory requirements. Located in Columbia, SC, this role reports to senior leadership.