Foundation Donor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $67,728.00 - $94,758.00 Annually
Location : Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 149704
Agency: Spartanburg Community College
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Class Code:: CC40
Position Number:: 149704
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5pm Friday 8 am - 1:30 pm
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $67,728.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $94,758.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: The application must be completed to include unofficial transcript(s), all current and previous work history, salaries, and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The Director of Development serves as the SCC Foundation's lead fundraising professional, responsible for developing meaningful relationships that inspire philanthropic investment in Spartanburg Community College. The Director of Development focuses on building strong relationships with individuals, corporations, alumni, community leaders, and philanthropic partners to generate support for scholarships, student success initiatives, academic programs, and strategic college priorities. The Director of Development manages a portfolio of major-gift prospects and donors while helping to expand partnerships that support workforce development and regional economic growth.
Major Gift Fundraising and Relationship Management - Develops, manages, and grows a portfolio of individual, corporate, foundation, and community prospects. Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors capable of making leadership and major gifts. Conducts donor discovery meetings, cultivation visits, solicitation meetings, and stewardship contacts. Develops individualized engagement and solicitation strategies for assigned prospects. Prepares gift proposals, presentations, and case materials that effectively communicate SCC Foundation priorities. Collaborates with the Executive Director and Foundation Board members to strengthen donor relationships and secure philanthropic investments. Maintains accurate donor records and prospect activity within the Foundation's donor management system. Achieves established fundraising, donor engagement, and portfolio management goals.
Corporate Partnerships and Workforce Development Support - Develops relationships with business and industry leaders across the College's service region. Identifies opportunities for philanthropic investment in workforce development, career readiness, student scholarships, equipment, and program innovation. Partners with college leaders to connect workforce priorities with donor and corporate interests. Supports employer and community partnerships that advance student success and strengthen the regional workforce. Represents the Foundation at selected business, workforce, and community events.
Donor Stewardship and Engagement - Develops and implements stewardship activities that encourage long-term donor engagement and retention. Coordinates meaningful recognition and impact reporting for donors. Creates opportunities for donors to engage with students, faculty, and programs supported by their philanthropy. Ensures timely acknowledgment and stewardship of gifts. Communicates the impact of donor investments through compelling stories and outcomes.
Campaign and Fundraising Initiative Support - Assists with planning and implementing Foundation fundraising initiatives and campaign activities. Supports donor strategy development for major fundraising priorities and capital projects. Helps build and strengthen the Foundation's future campaign pipeline. Assists with fundraising events and donor engagement activities when they support relationship-building objectives. Monitors and tracks fundraising activity, donor engagement, and progress toward goals. Prepares reports and updates as requested by the Executive Director and Foundation Board leadership. Supports prospect research and donor strategy planning.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and related experience in an area such as alumni development, fundraising, prospect research, or business development.
Preferred Qualifications
Five or more years of successful fundraising, business development, or advancement experience. Experience securing major gifts, sponsorships, or charitable investments. Experience in higher education, nonprofit development, workforce development, or community engagement. Experience using donor management and fundraising CRM systems.
Additional Comments
Evening/weekend hours and travel to other campuses may occasionally be required for scheduled events.
Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.