DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNED GIVING

Job Title: Director of Development and Planned Giving Reports Directly To: Vice President of Development Function: The Director of Development and Planned Giving is responsible for assisting in the implementation of a comprehensive annual giving, corporate giving, major gift and deferred giving program in support of the mission and vision of Charleston Southern University. Works collaboratively with the President’s office, college deans and development staff to meet the fund-raising needs of the University. Professionally interacts with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities: The performance of the duties outlined below must be carried out within the mission of CSU and to actively demonstrate an attitude of willing service and teamwork. Development Initiatives (90%): Primarily focuses on leadership-level giving and participates in comprehensive fundraising efforts for the University working with the President’s office, deans of assigned colleges, faculty, athletic department and marketing department members regarding campaigns, annual fund activities, major giving, donor recognition and stewardship. Actively manages portfolio of donor prospects (number to be determined annually). Completes annual face-to-face visits with donor prospects (number to be determined annually). Meets specific dollar goals for proposals presented and gifts raised prospects (number to be determined annually). Coordinates and enhances University leaders’ relationships with current and prospective donors. Actively identify, cultivate, solicitate, and steward major gift donors and high wealth prospects Serves as primary team member to develop and implement strategies for planned gifts Develops comprehensive planned giving program, including marketing, materials, stewardship, and serves as the primary contact regarding planned gifts Keeps abreast of current best practices in the Development profession and evaluates new and emerging ideas for potential implementation at CSU. Assists with the successful completion of University Campaign through personal solicitations. General Duties (10%): Creates an annual work plan that includes relationship management strategies, travel approaches/accomplishments, gift closing tactics, communications and events. Completes regular entries and call reports within the Raiser’s Edge database system concerning donor prospect contacts. Attends internal and external functions (including early morning, evening and weekend events) and interacts with potential donors in the Tri-county metropolitan region and beyond. Attends Development staff meetings. Incorporates principles of teamwork with all organizational levels in the resolution, completion and follow-up of various responsibilities. Enhances professional growth and development and keeps informed of current trends and practices in the areas of development, major gift solicitation and changes within the business community by participation in continuing education courses, professional organizations, seminars and workshops, reading current literature and maintaining professional contacts in the community. Responsible for the implementation of donor relation events. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s preferred. Preferred 3-5 years experience in fundraising, marketing or sales, preferably in higher education. Must have excellent written, communication and relationship-building skills. Must be able and willing to travel and attend evening and weekend events. Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills. Ability to work collegially with University administration, deans, faculty, staff, alumni and community members This position will remain open until filled. Charleston Southern University is a Christian university and tobacco-free campus. We do not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including but not limited to lactation), religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the university is prohibited from discrimination under local, state or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and university-administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the university may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment. The university has been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University’s religious tenets and core values. To apply, please complete the online application below and attach a resume. Entering untrue or inaccurate information will result in disqualification for consideration of vacant positions, or subsequent termination after hire. This position will remain open until filled. By completing this application you are giving Charleston Southern University the authority to contact any person, educational institution, current or former employer, or company to disclose in good faith any information they may have regarding your qualifications and fitness for employment including, but not limited to, those you have listed in your application materials. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, criminal background check and reference check. 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The institution changed its name to Charleston Southern University in 1990 to reflect the offering of graduate programs. Charleston Southern University forthrightly avers the validity and applicability of Christian truth and values to public, private, individual and corporate activities. Thus, the University seeks to employ only employees who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; who are committed to the Christian faith; whose faith is reflected in Christian witness through their employment, and their interaction with students, colleagues, and the general public; who will maintain active membership in a local Christian church; and who will be committed to the integration of faith and learning. Founding Principle: Matthew 28:19-20 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Mission : Promoting Academic Excellence in a Christian Environment Vision : To be a Christian university nationally recognized for the integration of faith in learning, leading, and serving Learning: 2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive ever