Director of Development - Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business

Director of Development - Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business

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One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

• Serves as Director of Development within the Advancement Division and the University Development Team (UDT).
• Qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards philanthropic major gifts ($50k+) from assigned Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business alumni and friends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 85% - Essential - Fundraising
  • Manages a dynamic portfolio of prospects/donors who have capacity to make a philanthropic major gift of $50,000 or more. Qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards gifts from Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business alumni and friends through a combination of in-person and virtual donor visits and major gift solicitations. Performance will be evaluated annually. Creates strategic cultivation and solicitation plans tailored to individual donors’ interests, capacity and philanthropic priorities.
    
    Raises a minimum of $2,000,000 annually with goals for subsequent years determined in conjunction with the Senior Director.
• 15% - Essential - Strategic Collaboration & Partnerships
  • Executes collaboration efforts across all areas of Advancement to maximize fundraising effectiveness. Articulates Clemson and the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business’ mission and vision to inspire constituents and forge strategic partnerships and investments within the donor portfolio.

• Education – Bachelor's Degree
• Work Experience – 3+ Years Related Experience in Alumni Engagement, Fundraising, Business Development, Sales, Journalism or Communications.

• Preferred Work Experience – 3-5 Years in front line fundraising experience with demonstrated ability to close six-figure gifts.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Firm Job Knowledge – Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
• Fundamental Job Knowledge – Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No Supervisory Duties – Not responsible for supervising employees.

Budgetary Responsibilities

• Monitors Budget – Does not provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may oversee fund allocation.
• No Budget Responsibilities – No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 50% – Walk or move about.
• 50% – Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 60% – Overnight Travel.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Standard
  
  Hours:
  
  37.5 Hours / Week.

• Expected Salary Range: $83,219.00 - $
• Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson’s compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations. Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected to work on‑site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

February 28, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

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