University of South Carolina is hiring a Senior Director of Development for the Darla Moore School of Business. The role supports the Lead Senior Director of Development in planning, managing, and executing major gifts fundraising programs, while supervising fundraising staff and coordinating university-wide development efforts.
Highlights
Manage and coordinate major gifts fundraising programs for the Darla Moore School of Business.
Supervise and mentor fundraising professionals, including setting goals and conducting performance reviews.
Solicit donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations, maintaining donor relationships using Blackbaud CRM.
Develop and manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors ($100,000+).
Collaborate with school leadership, faculty, alumni, and development offices across the university.
Create annual fundraising plans and prepare reports as needed.
Requires Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred: Experience in higher education major gifts fundraising, campaign and supervisory experience.
Strong skills in communication, relationship-building, and use of Blackbaud CRM and other computer applications.
Starting salary around $95,954, full-time, 37.5 hours per week with flexible scheduling.
Senior DOD, Darla Moore School of Business Full Description
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 September 4, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | STA00716PO25 Job Family | Alumni Relations and Development Job Function | Development USC Market Title | Senior Director of Development Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/194041 Job Level | M2 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) | Senior DOD, Darla Moore School of Business Campus | Columbia Work County | Richland College/Division | Division of Development Department | DEV Development Office State Pay Band | 9 Approved Starting Salary | $95,954 Advertised Salary Range | $95,954 - 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 Lead Senior Director of Development (Lead Senior DOD) the Senior Director of Development for the Darla Moore School of Business (School) will be responsible for supporting the Lead Senior DOD in the coordination and management of an effective, comprehensive, and ongoing development programs through major gifts fundraising. Responsibilities include supporting the Lead Senior DOD to strategically plan, manage, implement, promote, coordinate, the development program through major gifts for the School. Responsible for supervising fundraising professionals to support the School. This position will be part of the University Development team 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 5 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 | Preferred Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and 5 years proven experience in major gift/development in higher education and/or hybrid development model. Previous campaign and supervisory 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. Effective computer experience including database operation and word processing. Ability to supervise junior directors of development in hiring, managing, training, and mentoring. 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 $100,000 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 College. 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 | 20%Job Duty | Supervises fundraising professionals. Creates and fosters an environment conducive to high performance and a cohesive team; mentors and manages staff maintaining clear monthly goals and annual performance reviews; develops performance plans and conducts reviews. Assesses effectiveness of staff, processes, procedures, resource allocation and strategies. Clearly articulates expectations, standards of accountability and guidance of staff toward desired outcomes. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10%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 Gift Planning. Number of solicitations are set and established by the Lead Senior DOD with consultation with the Senior Director of Development that may include individual and team 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 Lead Senior DOD with consultation with the Senior Director of Development that includes individual and team goals. These goals include a set number of meaningful contact and 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 | 15%Job Duty | Actively works with Lead Senior DOD, the School dean or directors, department chairs, faculty, alumni and key volunteers in fundraising efforts. Partners closely with Gift Planning, Annual Giving, Principal Gifts, and Corporate and Foundation Relations for opportunities to gain expertise from the support fundraising programs. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 20%Job Duty | In collaboration with the Lead Senior DOD, develops an annual plan of work, including specific fundraising, campaign, prospect development, stewardship and programmatic goals, 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 meaningful contact and qualification visits reports timed with reimbursement requests; maintains accurate records and provides timely 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.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Desired Start Date | Job Open Date | 08/28/2025 Job Close Date | 09/04/2025 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 September 4, 2025.The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194092 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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