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Senior Director of Development & Unit Lead - CECAS

Job in Clemson, Pickens County, South Carolina, 29631, USA
Listing for: Clemson University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-27
Job specializations:
  • Management
    General Management, Project & Program Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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* JOB SUMMARY:

** Clemson University's Advancement Division is looking for a Senior Director of Development & Unit Lead - CECAS to fulfill the duties outlined below.
- Serves as the Senior Director of Development and Team Lead for the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS) within the Advancement Division while reporting to the Executive Director of Development.
- Provides strategic oversight and leadership for all levels of philanthropic engagement across the College's departments and programs.
- In close partnership with College leadership and the Executive Director, develops and executes fundraising strategies that align with institutional priorities and drive meaningful support.
- Acts as a key liaison between the College and the Advancement Division, fostering collaboration and cultivating strong partnerships across campus fundraising teams.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
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* JOB DUTIES:

** 50% - Fundraising:  Manages a dynamic portfolio (150 maximum) of prospects/donors who have the capacity to make a philanthropic major gift. Qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards gifts from college/unit donors, alumni and friends through 160-180 visits annually. Raises a minimum of $5 million on an annual basis with subsequent years' goals determined in conjunction with the Executive Director. Coordinates cultivation, stewardship and donor engagement opportunities/events for assigned donors and the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences.
10% - Strategic Collaboration and Facilitation:
Utilizes relationships with the Dean and other key leaders to advance the philanthropic strategies and priorities of the College and exceed the annual fundraising goals. Facilitates collaboration with team members across the Advancement division who are essential to the College's fundraising efforts. Participates as a member of the University Development Team's Unit Lead collective.
15% - Team Management & Supervision:
Directly supervises a team of development officers and internal support team members. Coaches and mentors them to achieve their fundraising and performance goals/objectives. Leads comprehensive annual planning and performance review procedures with team members. Participates in required  manager/supervisor activities, trainings, etc. as required to successfully oversee the work of direct reports.
25% - College Leadership and Engagement:
Establishes strong partnerships with the Dean and strategic leaders within the College. Leads efforts for the unit for the current capital campaign by collaborating with the College and supporting unit/program leadership to develop a philanthropic strategy that advances the key priorities for the campaign and the College's mission. Engages actively with the Dean and college/unit leaders in the cultivation and stewardship efforts of top donors and prospects.

Leads efforts to grow the philanthropic pipeline and revenue for the College. Serves as the primary liaison and mission-critical link between the Advancement division and the College and its supporting units/programs.
** JOB CODE:
** UP17
* * EMPLOYEE TYPE:
** Regular FTE Staff  
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* Minimum Requirements:

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* Education:

* Bachelor's Degree
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* Work Experience:

* 5+ years of related experience in fundraising, development, sales, alumni engagement.  
** Preferred Requirements:**
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* Work Experience:

* Higher-education or complex non-profit fundraising with demonstrated ability to close six and seven figure gifts.  
** RESPONSIBILITIES:
** JOB KNOWLEDGE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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* PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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* WORKING CONDITIONS:

** Overnight travel: 45%
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* WORK SCHEDULE:

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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