"Senior Director of Annual Giving"

Job Details

Senior Director of Annual Giving

Department: DEV Development Office

Advertised Salary Range: $95,954 - commensurate with qualifications.

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, 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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

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Advertised Job Summary

Under limited supervision, reporting to the Executive Director of Annual Giving and Lead Generation (Executive Director), the Senior Director of Annual Giving Programs and Unit Strategy (Senior Director) is responsible for the management, coordination, and implementation of the direct and digital marketing solicitation and engagement programs for the university and for working with the colleges, schools and units to develop unit-based annual giving strategies. The Senior Director will also oversee the annual giving programs, including next-generation philanthropy, employee philanthropy, and employer matching gifts. The Senior Director will lead a team of fundraising professionals and develop and execute the overarching omnichannel strategy for a complex set of annual giving solicitations for the University of South Carolina and its academic units, university priorities, and special interest programs. The Senior Director will oversee the implementation and execution of the University of South Carolina’s day of giving campaign, currently known as Give 4 Garnet. The Senior Director plays an intricate role in establishing and delivering effective leadership, partnerships and communication with directors of development, and staff across the Division of Development. The Senior Director will utilize Blackbaud CRM and other analytics tools to ensure that strategies are data-driven, personalized, timely, and consistent with the goals set forth within the Annual Giving and Lead Generation programs.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

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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 systems.
• Experience with project management tools, like JIRA.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 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 while also managing relationships with colleagues and supervising staff.
• Understands best industry practices as it relates to UX, design and content optimization, and analytics tools for fundraising success.
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative information to improve decision-making and outcomes and document results.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers, businesses, external vendors, and the general public.
• Work with a high degree of flexibility in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Apply creative and entrepreneurial thinking while applying sound judgment and conducting oneself with integrity.
• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to adhere to industry guidelines, methodologies and code of ethics statements as defined by the Association for Professional Researchers in Advancement (APRA), the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and other professional organizations and associations.

Job Close Date: 10/27/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant: Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by October 27, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance, Retirement Programs, Paid Tuition, Dependent Scholarships, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday), Paid Parental Leave, Professional Development Opportunities. Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195464