DONOR RELATIONS MANAGER

One of the country’s most selective public research universities, Clemson University serves a uniquely driven and highly accomplished student body.

Ranked consistently as one of the best national public university by U.S.News & World Report, Clemson is a science- and engineering-oriented college dedicated to teaching, research and service. Founded in 1889, we remain committed both to world-class research and a high quality of life. In fact, 91 percent of our seniors say they’d pick Clemson again if they had it to do over.

Clemson’s retention and graduation rates rank among the highest in the country for public universities. We’ve been named among the best values by Kiplinger magazine in 2013, and SmartMoney in 2012 ranked us No. 7 in student return on investment.

Our beautiful college campus sits on 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the shores of Hartwell Lake. But we also have research facilities and economic development hubs throughout the state of South Carolina — in Greenville, Greenwood, Columbia and Charleston.

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Clemson University's Advancement Division is looking for a Donor Relations Manager to fulfill the following duties:

Manages the effective stewardship of philanthropic gifts by ensuring thoughtful and impactful communications and creative donor engagement.
Reports to the Director of Donor Communications within the Central Donor Relations team.
Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

50% - Essential - Project Management:
Manages multiple annual donor communication and reporting projects including but not limited to endowment reports, scholarship/fellowship notifications, student profiles and scholarship videos; Facilitates opportunities for students to communicate personalized gratitude messages to their scholarship/fellowship donors, including both print and digital platforms; Produces impact communications for targeted donor groups based on annual stewardship strategy; Assists the Director of Donor Communications to develop and execute milestone communications which celebrate important philanthropic milestones and encourages continued support for Clemson; Ensures efficient, effective and consistent donor experiences across multiple donor bases.
35% - Essential - Strategic Stewardship:
Assists with the thoughtful and timely execution of customized acknowledgments from University leaders based on specific thresholds; Works with the Donor Relations Strategy and Programming teams to create and execute customized and individualized impact reports for specific donors; Identifies opportunities to share student, faculty or other impactful stories to new audiences to enhance donor experiences.
15% - Essential - Stewardship Data and Gift Reporting:
Develops a working knowledge of CADENCE, Banner, Thankview, and all related stewardship/scholarship platforms to effectively access and troubleshoot issues related to the communication of accurate and timely information; Assists Associate Director of Stewardship Data, as needed, with data integrity updates to effectively maintain a system for stewardship reporting within CADENCE, including but not limited to, stewardship contacts, deceased contacts, fund purpose information, fund beneficiaries, and recognition levels; Assists in the creation and dissemination of gift reports and stewardship-related data for various donor constituencies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Work Experience - 1+ Years and experience in donor relations, event planning, or related experience or/and stewardship and communications preferred. Experience within a higher education or non-profit environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Constituent Relationship Management software

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
Walk or move about
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:: 37.5/week

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range:$ 38,985.00 - $ 45,000.00

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

September 30, 2024 @ 11:59 PM

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.