Senior Director of Development & Team Lead - College of Business

About the role

Clemson University's Advancement Division is seeking a Senior Director of Development & Team Lead for the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. The role reports to the Executive Director of Development and provides strategic oversight and leadership for all levels of philanthropic engagement across the College's departments and programs, partnering with College leadership to develop and execute fundraising strategies aligned with institutional priorities.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising (≈50% of time): Manage a dynamic portfolio of up to 150 prospects/donors capable of major gifts; qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward gifts from College/unit donors, alumni and friends through 160‑180 visits annually; raise a minimum of $5 million annually, with subsequent‑year goals set with the Executive Director; coordinate cultivation, stewardship and donor engagement opportunities/events for assigned donors and the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences.
• Strategic Collaboration and Facilitation (≈10%): Utilize relationships with the Dean and key leaders to advance College philanthropic strategies and exceed annual fundraising goals; facilitate collaboration with Advancement division team members essential to the College's efforts; participate as a member of the University Development Team's Unit Lead collective.
• Team Management & Supervision (≈15%): Directly supervise a team of development officers and internal support staff; coach and mentor them to achieve fundraising and performance goals; lead annual planning and performance review procedures; participate in required manager/supervisor activities and trainings.
• College Leadership and Engagement (≈25%): Establish strong partnerships with the Dean and strategic College leaders; lead unit efforts for the current capital campaign by collaborating with College and supporting unit/program leadership to develop philanthropic strategy that advances campaign priorities and the College's mission; engage actively with Dean and college/unit leaders in cultivation and stewardship of top donors and prospects; lead efforts to grow the philanthropic pipeline and revenue for the College; serve as primary liaison and mission‑critical link between the Advancement division and the College and its supporting units/programs.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Work Experience: 5+ years of related experience in fundraising, development, sales, or alumni engagement

Qualifications

• Preferred: Higher‑education or complex non‑profit fundraising experience with demonstrated ability to close six‑ and seven‑figure gifts

Pay

Expected salary range: $150,000 – $180,000. Salary is dependent upon factors such as previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Schedule

Standard work schedule: 37.5 hours per week. Overnight travel required approximately 45% of the time.