A cover letter and resume are required for consideration.
The director works closely with the chief executive and chief operating officers to develop and implement strategies for overall individual campaign and major gift donor relationship management and cultivation to meet short and long-term goals. The director will increase overall individual giving and build the major gift program by growing and diversifying a portfolio of individual donors from across the state. The director engages staff and board to collectively build enduring relationships and resources to sustain the organization’s initiatives through the expansion of individual unrestricted revenue streams to include planned giving.
Qualifications
- Have a bachelor’s degree in business, communications, development, or other related fields with five (5) years of experience in fundraising with a proven track record of soliciting gifts of $5,000 and above.
- Exhibit a strong record of campaign leadership through development, implementation, and management of annual and/or capital campaigns.
- Knowledge of planned giving vehicles, concepts and strategies.
- Ability to build relationships among donors, volunteers, staff, and key stakeholders.
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, be proficient in research, interpretation, and data analysis with the ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals.
- Proficiency in Raisers Edge preferred.
Benefits
Children’s Trust provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, matching voluntary deferred compensation, and paid time off and holidays.
Salary
The hiring range is from a minimum of $72,195 to a maximum of $76,195 and is based on 5 years of experience.
How to apply
Email your cover letter and resume to aneely@scchildren.org with the subject line Director of Individual Giving and Major Gifts or mail to P.O. Box 11644, Columbia, SC 29211. A cover letter and resume are required for consideration.
