Associate Director of Annual Giving

Overview

The following information describes the Associate Director of Annual Giving role at the University of South Carolina. The position is based in Columbia, SC, on-site, full-time (37.5 hours per week).

• Posting Number: STA
  00938PO25
• Job Family: Alumni Relations and Development
• Job Function: Annual Giving
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• Job Level: P3 - Professional
• Business Title (Internal Title): Associate Director of Annual Giving
• Location: Columbia, Campus:
  Columbia;
  Work County:
  Richland
• College/Division: Division of Development
• Department: DEV Annual Giving
• State Pay Band: 6
• Approved Starting Salary: $54,165
• Advertised Salary Range: $54,165 - commensurate with qualifications
• Location of Vacancy: Columbia, SC – On-site
• 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

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

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.

Under limited supervision, reporting to the Senior Director of Annual Giving Programs and Unit Strategy, the Associate Director of Annual Giving will be embedded within an assigned unit and is responsible for coordinating and implementing direct and digital marketing solicitation and engagement strategies for the assigned unit. The Associate Director will assist with the implementation and execution of the University of South Carolina’s day of giving campaign, currently known as Give 4 Garnet.

The Associate Director plays an intricate role in establishing partnerships and delivering effective communication with directors of development and staff across the assigned unit and the Division of Development. The Associate Director will utilize Blackbaud CRM and other analytics tools to ensure that strategies are data-driven, personalized, relevant, timely, and consistent with the goals set forth within the Annual Giving and Lead Generation (AGLG) programs.

Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Annual Giving, Donor Relations, Alumni Relations or Higher Education Fundraising Operations.
• Proven experience in revenue generation, creative writing, communications and marketing, client relations, and partner success.
• Previous experience with Blackbaud CRM or other higher education and/or nonprofit donor system.
• Experience with project management tools, like JIRA.

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles and methods of planning and conducting a comprehensive integrated and omnichannel marketing fundraising program.
• Strong knowledge of predictive analytics and metrics to include effective mass solicitation and communication strategies.
• Ability to manage complex projects…