University of South Carolina
Director of Development
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Spartanburg, SC
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Full-Time
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$85K - $108K
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Communications
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August 14th, 2026
Blackbaud
Raiser’s Edge
Rive
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Director of Development to lead and manage a comprehensive major gifts fundraising program. The role involves collaborating with university colleagues to cultivate relationships with corporate, foundation, individual donors, and alumni, as well as managing proposal development, solicitation, and gift stewardship.
Highlights
- Manage a major gifts fundraising program, focusing on donors with capacity of $25,000 or more.
- Collaborate with deans, faculty, alumni, and volunteers to develop fundraising strategies and steward donors.
- Utilize Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT for coordinating and documenting donor relationships and activities.
- Meet individual and team fundraising goals set by the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of related fundraising or development experience in higher education or a hybrid development model.
- Preferred experience with corporate and foundation major gifts solicitation and familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel for donor engagement; work includes some evenings and weekends.
- Salary range $84,820 - $108,146 based on education and experience.
- Position reports to Vice Chancellor for University Advancement at USC Upstate, within University Advancement department.
- Full-time, 12-month position with benefits including health and life insurance, retirement programs, tuition programs, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.
Director of Development Full Description
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition Program
- Dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
Posting Details
Supplemental Questions
Posting Summary
| Logo | |
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| Posting Number | STA00614PO26 |
| Job Family | Alumni Relations and Development |
| Job Function | Development |
| USC Market Title | Director of Development |
| Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132003 |
| Job Level | P4 - Professional |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Director of Development |
| Campus | Upstate |
| Work County | Spartanburg |
| College/Division | USC Upstate College/Division Level |
| Department | UPS University Advancement |
| State Pay Range | G12 |
| USC Market Range | MRK - $84,820 $108,146 $131,471 |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | $84,820 - $108,146; Salary commensurate with education and experience. |
| Location of Vacancy | USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required. |
| Basis | 12 months |
| Job Search Category | Alumni Development |
About USC
| About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. |
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| Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities. |
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
| Advertised Job Summary |
Director of Development University of South Carolina Upstate STA00614PO26 Spartanburg, SC Under limited supervision, reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement (VCUA), the Director of Development will be responsible for the coordination and management of a comprehensive and ongoing development program through major gifts fundraising. Responsibilities include active engagement internally by working with university colleagues in cultivating Corporate and Foundation relations prospective donors, individuals, and alumni. Partners with colleagues to identify, cultivate and complete proposals / solicitations from prospective prospects. Proactively provides follow-up and stewardship on completed gifts. |
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| Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. |
| Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | Valid driver’s license is required. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of fundraising or development experience in higher education and/or hybrid development model. Familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT donor database preferred. Corporate and foundations/major gifts solicitation experience. |
| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | A successful background check and a good driving record is required. Ability to travel by the geographic location of donors/prospects, work evenings and weekends. Appropriate knowledge of principles and methods of planning and conducting a comprehensive corporate and foundation philanthropy fundraising program. Track record of visiting and qualifying donors/prospects. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers, businesses and the general public. Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated computer skills including database operation and word processing. |
Job Duties
| Job Duty | Serves as Prospect Manager for prospective donors with capacity of $25,000 or more with emphasis on current and future major gifts. Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting a gift portfolio that benefits the program priorities of the University. Uses Blackbaud RE-NXT to coordinate and document all prospect and donor relationships as well as any relevant assignment, cultivation, or solicitation information or pending opportunities. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty | Meets process performance goals set and established by the VCUA that include individual and team goals. These goals include a set number of personal visits, with a focus on prospect identification and qualification as well as solicitations, with a focus on gift closures selected at the beginning of the fiscal year. Stewardship visits are strongly encouraged. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty | Solicits prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations in coordination with the VCUA and assigned colleges/schools. Number of solicitations are set and established by the VCUA and documented within an Opportunity in Blackbaud RE-NXT. Adheres to Prospect Development policies and procedures. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 20 |
| Job Duty | Actively works with deans, department chairs, faculty, alumni, and key volunteers in fundraising efforts, particularly the colleges/schools to which assigned. Partners closely with these campus partners on fundraising strategy and donor stewardship, as well as other colleagues in University Advancement. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty | Serves as a member of the overall advancement team by collaborating with colleagues across disciplines on donor strategies. Develops an annual plan of work, including specific fundraising and stewardship strategies, prospect research and development. Prepares reports and other required information as requested. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Accepts and implements other specific assignments as directed. |
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| Essential Function | No |
| Percentage of Time | 5 |
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
| Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No |
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| Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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| Desired Start Date | 09/01/2026 |
| Job Open Date | 08/13/2026 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application. USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
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| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/210349 |
| EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. |
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* This University of South Carolina Upstate position is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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- Resume
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