SCSU Position Description

ALUMNI DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL AND PLANNED GIVING)
Open Date:   May 12, 2006 Employment Status:   Full-Time, Permanent Employee Position Number:   132101
Closing Date:   UNTIL FILLED Salary Range:   $34,383-$63,613 Class Code:   CC30
    Department:   Institutional Advancement

Description of Duties:

Responsible for the design and implementation of fundraising programs that broaden the base of annual and deferred philanthropic gifts. Organize, plan and execute a comprehensive annual fund program to ensure the highest participation rate possible from alumni, parents, faculty/staff, friends, etc. including setting and implementing strategy for personal appeals, direct mailings and telephone solicitations as well as renewal, acquisitions and other means of raising annual support. Develop a strategic plan and manage all aspects of the Planned Giving Program, including but not limited to identifying, cultivating and securing planned gifts. Plan and execute strategy to increase membership in the President's Society (donors of $1000 and more annually), including renewal of current and lapsed members and acquisition of new members and recognition and cultivation of events for donors at this levels. Ensure that gifts are monitored and donor lists are kept up-to-date. Perform other related duties as required.

 
Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree required and a minimum of 3-5 years of fundraising experience, preferable in higher education, or the equivalent in marketing, public relations, sales or similar positions with a proven track record of success. Extensive knowledge of fundraising techniques, both direct response and personal cultivation and solicitations. Ideal candidate must possess demonstrated ability in the area of charitable gifts through wills, estates, trusts and annuities. Candidates must have a solid knowledge of financial planning strategies. Candidates must demonstrate strong verbal, written, presentation and organizational skills, and the ability to work with various internal and external publics. The ability to travel locally and regionally for solicitation visits and development events is necessary.

 
Application Requirements:

State of South Carolina Employment Application , and resume.

 
Send Applications to:
 

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
POST OFFICE BOX 7597
2153 RUSSELL STREET
ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA  29117

 

This is a permanent, full-time position. Only applications received in the Office of Human Resource Management by 5:00 pm on the closing date will be considered.

SCSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer F/M/H/V.


   

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