University of South Carolina
Director of Development, Darla Moore School of Business
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $79K
💻 Development & Advancement
🗓️ September 25th, 2025
Blackbaud
CRM
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Director of Development for the Darla Moore School of Business. The role involves planning, managing, and executing a comprehensive major gifts fundraising program while coordinating with university development teams to align fundraising activities with school priorities.
Highlights
- Manages a donor portfolio focusing on prospects with capacity over $250,000, emphasizing major gift solicitations.
- Utilizes Blackbaud CRM to coordinate and document donor and prospect interactions and opportunities.
- Sets and meets individual solicitation and stewardship goals established in consultation with senior leadership.
- Collaborates with faculty, alumni, volunteers, and university development offices to enhance fundraising efforts.
- Develops fundraising strategies and campaign plans in coordination with senior administration.
- Requires proficiency with database management and strong communication skills.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 4 years of related fundraising or development experience.
- Must be willing to travel, work evenings and weekends as needed, and have reliable transportation.
- Starting salary begins at $79,302 and is commensurate with qualifications.
- Position demands active contribution to the university development team and adherence to established policies and procedures.
Director of Development, Darla Moore School of Business Full Description
Director of Development, Darla Moore School of Business
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by October 27, 2025.
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Posting Number | STA00774PO25
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, Darla Moore School of Business
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Development
Department | DEV Development Office
State Pay Band | 8
Approved Starting Salary | $79,302
Advertised Salary Range | $79,302 - commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Alumni Development
Posting Number | STA00774PO25
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, Darla Moore School of Business
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Development
Department | DEV Development Office
State Pay Band | 8
Approved Starting Salary | $79,302
Advertised Salary Range | $79,302 - commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
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.
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 | Under limited supervision, reporting to the Senior Director of Development (Senior DOD) for the Darla Moore School of Business (School), the Director of Development for the School will be responsible for coordination and management of an effective, comprehensive and ongoing development program through major gifts fundraising. Responsibilities include planning, managing, implementation, promotion, coordination and administration of a comprehensive development program with an emphasis on major gifts for the School. This position will be part of the University Development and School teams and will operate within the system and procedures of USC Development to ensure consistent and well-coordinated activities.
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 | None.
Preferred Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and 4 years proven experience in major gift/development in higher education and/or hybrid development model. Previous campaign experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Thorough knowledge of principles and methods of planning and conducting a comprehensive fundraising program. 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. Ability to travel, work evenings and weekends, as required. Effective computer experience including database operation and word processing. Proven ability to develop relationships with leaders in a broad range of professions.
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 | None.
Preferred Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and 4 years proven experience in major gift/development in higher education and/or hybrid development model. Previous campaign experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Thorough knowledge of principles and methods of planning and conducting a comprehensive fundraising program. 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. Ability to travel, work evenings and weekends, as required. Effective computer experience including database operation and word processing. Proven ability to develop relationships with leaders in a broad range of professions.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Serves as Prospect Manager for potential donors with capacity over $250,000 with emphasis on current and future major gifts for the School. Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting a gift portfolio that benefits the program priorities of the School. Uses Blackbaud CRM to coordinate and document all prospect and donor relationships as well as any relevant assignment, cultivation, or solicitation information or pending opportunities.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25%Job Duty | Solicits prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations in coordination with central’s office of Corporate and Foundation Relations, office of Principal Gifts, and/or the office of Estate and Gift Planning. Number of solicitations are set and established by the Senior DOD with consultation with the Director of Development that include individual solicitation goals. All solicitations are documented within a Plan and Opportunity in Blackbaud CRM. Establish a donor pipeline by entering all opportunities in Blackbaud CRM. Adheres to Prospect Development policies and procedures.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20%Job Duty | Meets process performance goals set and established by the Senior DOD with consultation with the Director of Development that includes individual goals. These goals include a set number of meaningful contacts, qualification visits, and solicitations, with a focus on the Top 10 gift closures selected at the beginning of the fiscal year, and tracked via the Fundraiser Dashboard through timely documentation in Blackbaud CRM. Stewardship visits are strongly encouraged.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20%Job Duty | Actively works with Senior DOD, School dean or director, department chairs, faculty, alumni and key volunteers in fundraising efforts. Partners closely with Estate and Gift Planning, Principal Gifts, Annual Giving, and Corporate and Foundation Relations for opportunities to gain expertise from the support fundraising programs.
Essential Function | No
Percentage of Time | 20%Job Duty | In collaboration with the Senior DOD, develops a plan of work, including specific fundraising strategies, campaign, prospect development, and stewardship, priorities and needs. Prepares reports and other required information as requested.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5%Job Duty | Serves as a member of the overall USC development team by collaborating with colleagues across disciplines on donor strategies. Files timely contact reports timed with reimbursement requests; maintains accurate records and provides updated information in Blackbaud CRM as appropriate. Serves on committees and attends staff meetings as required.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5%Job Duty | Accepts and implements other specific assignments as directed.
Essential Function | No
Percentage of Time | 5%
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25%Job Duty | Solicits prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations in coordination with central’s office of Corporate and Foundation Relations, office of Principal Gifts, and/or the office of Estate and Gift Planning. Number of solicitations are set and established by the Senior DOD with consultation with the Director of Development that include individual solicitation goals. All solicitations are documented within a Plan and Opportunity in Blackbaud CRM. Establish a donor pipeline by entering all opportunities in Blackbaud CRM. Adheres to Prospect Development policies and procedures.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20%Job Duty | Meets process performance goals set and established by the Senior DOD with consultation with the Director of Development that includes individual goals. These goals include a set number of meaningful contacts, qualification visits, and solicitations, with a focus on the Top 10 gift closures selected at the beginning of the fiscal year, and tracked via the Fundraiser Dashboard through timely documentation in Blackbaud CRM. Stewardship visits are strongly encouraged.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20%Job Duty | Actively works with Senior DOD, School dean or director, department chairs, faculty, alumni and key volunteers in fundraising efforts. Partners closely with Estate and Gift Planning, Principal Gifts, Annual Giving, and Corporate and Foundation Relations for opportunities to gain expertise from the support fundraising programs.
Essential Function | No
Percentage of Time | 20%Job Duty | In collaboration with the Senior DOD, develops a plan of work, including specific fundraising strategies, campaign, prospect development, and stewardship, priorities and needs. Prepares reports and other required information as requested.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5%Job Duty | Serves as a member of the overall USC development team by collaborating with colleagues across disciplines on donor strategies. Files timely contact reports timed with reimbursement requests; maintains accurate records and provides updated information in Blackbaud CRM as appropriate. Serves on committees and attends staff meetings as required.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5%Job Duty | Accepts and implements other specific assignments as directed.
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.
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
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date | 11/17/2025
Job Open Date | 09/24/2025
Job Close Date | 10/27/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by October 27, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195320
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.
Desired Start Date | 11/17/2025
Job Open Date | 09/24/2025
Job Close Date | 10/27/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by October 27, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195320
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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least 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?
- Yes
- No
- * If so, please tell us how you qualify?
(Open Ended Question) - * Are you willing to travel to geographical locations of donors/prospects, work evenings, and weekends?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a reliable means of transportation?
- Yes
- No
- * Although we accept resumes for review, the application is the official hiring document maintained by the university. Offers of employment and starting salaries are based on the education and work experience (including beginning and end dates) included in the university application only, not your resume. Have you included all details for all education, volunteer and work experiences in your job application?
- Yes
- No
- No Answer
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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