Clemson University
Assistant Director - Annual Giving
Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, United States, 29631
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JOB SUMMARY Clemson University's Advancement Division is looking for an Assistant Director of Annual Giving to fulfill the following duties:
Serves as Assistant Director of Annual Giving for the Advancement Division of Clemson University.
Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards annual gifts (less than $50K) from an assigned portfolio of alumni donors and prospects, focusing on higher‑end annual gifts, multi‑year commitments, and recurring annual gifts.
Assists in stewarding annual donors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES 50% – Essential – Manages Portfolio Manages a dynamic portfolio of annual giving prospects/donors with capacity for gifts up to $50,000. Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards annual and recurring gifts, completing a minimum of 30 personal contacts per month through visits, special events, phone, electronic and other contact means. Drives renewals, multi‑year commitments, and increased annual support with future goals set in collaboration with the Executive Director of Annual Giving. Encourages multi‑year and endowment support benefiting students, faculty, and programs in the future while helping alumni participation rates.
30% – Essential – Fundraising Strategy & Collaboration Develops personalized strategies and solicitations for each prospect, with annual goals for dollars raised, solicitations made and visits completed, coordinating with the overall Annual Giving master solicitation plan. Coordinates with other Development, Alumni Association and IPTAY staff & other campus partners as needed to accomplish Annual Giving and overall fundraising goals. Meets regularly with senior staff and specifically with the Annual Giving Officers to develop strategies for prospect/donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans. Partners closely with major gift officers to qualify and transition prospects with elevated giving potential to major gift portfolios.
20% – Essential – Engagement & Stewardship Develops and implements strategies to strengthen donor retention through proactive donor engagement, ensuring consistent renewal and long‑term philanthropic commitment. Collaborates with Annual Giving and Advancement staff to develop and produce donor stewardship & engagement materials and special events for annual donors as needed. Monitors outcomes such as stewardship completion rates, renewal percentages, and donor movement along the giving pipeline, ensuring measurable growth in donor loyalty and philanthropic impact.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
– Bachelor’s Degree with related experience in alumni development, fundraising, prospect research, or business.
Work Experience
– 1+ years in a similar role.
Responsibilities & Job Knowledge
– Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use them in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
– Acts as Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
Budgetary Responsibilities
– No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged periods.
Walk or move about.
Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.
Recognize or inspect visually.
WORKING CONDITIONS No work conditions specified.
WORK SCHEDULE Standard Hours: 37.5 Hours / Week
COMPENSATION INFORMATION Expected Salary Range: $57,334.00 - $80,000.00
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 to work on site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE December 11, 2025 @ 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. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
CLOSING STATEMENT Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
JOB DETAILS
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Higher Education
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JOB SUMMARY Clemson University's Advancement Division is looking for an Assistant Director of Annual Giving to fulfill the following duties:
Serves as Assistant Director of Annual Giving for the Advancement Division of Clemson University.
Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards annual gifts (less than $50K) from an assigned portfolio of alumni donors and prospects, focusing on higher‑end annual gifts, multi‑year commitments, and recurring annual gifts.
Assists in stewarding annual donors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES 50% – Essential – Manages Portfolio Manages a dynamic portfolio of annual giving prospects/donors with capacity for gifts up to $50,000. Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards annual and recurring gifts, completing a minimum of 30 personal contacts per month through visits, special events, phone, electronic and other contact means. Drives renewals, multi‑year commitments, and increased annual support with future goals set in collaboration with the Executive Director of Annual Giving. Encourages multi‑year and endowment support benefiting students, faculty, and programs in the future while helping alumni participation rates.
30% – Essential – Fundraising Strategy & Collaboration Develops personalized strategies and solicitations for each prospect, with annual goals for dollars raised, solicitations made and visits completed, coordinating with the overall Annual Giving master solicitation plan. Coordinates with other Development, Alumni Association and IPTAY staff & other campus partners as needed to accomplish Annual Giving and overall fundraising goals. Meets regularly with senior staff and specifically with the Annual Giving Officers to develop strategies for prospect/donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans. Partners closely with major gift officers to qualify and transition prospects with elevated giving potential to major gift portfolios.
20% – Essential – Engagement & Stewardship Develops and implements strategies to strengthen donor retention through proactive donor engagement, ensuring consistent renewal and long‑term philanthropic commitment. Collaborates with Annual Giving and Advancement staff to develop and produce donor stewardship & engagement materials and special events for annual donors as needed. Monitors outcomes such as stewardship completion rates, renewal percentages, and donor movement along the giving pipeline, ensuring measurable growth in donor loyalty and philanthropic impact.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
– Bachelor’s Degree with related experience in alumni development, fundraising, prospect research, or business.
Work Experience
– 1+ years in a similar role.
Responsibilities & Job Knowledge
– Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use them in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
– Acts as Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
Budgetary Responsibilities
– No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged periods.
Walk or move about.
Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.
Recognize or inspect visually.
WORKING CONDITIONS No work conditions specified.
WORK SCHEDULE Standard Hours: 37.5 Hours / Week
COMPENSATION INFORMATION Expected Salary Range: $57,334.00 - $80,000.00
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 to work on site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE December 11, 2025 @ 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. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
CLOSING STATEMENT Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
JOB DETAILS
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Higher Education
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