50% - Essential - Fundraising:
Manages a dynamic pool of up to 150 major gift prospects who have the capacity to make gifts in the $50,000 to $1M+ range. Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards gifts from alumni, parents and friends through 15-17 visits each month. Raises a minimum of $1M annually. Coordinates cultivation, engagement and stewardship opportunities for the Division of Student Affairs and other assigned University-wide initiatives.
30% - Essential - Unit Leadership and Engagement:
Establishes a strong partnership with key leaders within the Division of Student Affairs and other assigned units/areas. Develops, in collaboration with leadership, priorities and philanthropic strategy in accordance with the Clemson Elevate strategic plan and the assigned units'/areas' mission. Actively engages leaders in the cultivation, engagement and stewardship efforts of top donors and prospects. Serves as the primary liaison and mission critical link between the Advancement Division and the assigned units/areas.
10% - Essential - Strategic Collaboration and Facilitation:
Utilizes relationships with key leaders to advance the philanthropic strategies and priorities of the assigned units/areas and exceed the annual fundraising goals. Facilitates collaboration with team members across the Advancement Division, including Principal gifts, Planned Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Annual Giving, Alumni Relations, and others who are essential to the fundraising efforts. Participates in the University Development Team's Unit Lead cohort.
10% - Essential - Campaign Pillar Support:
In accordance to Clemson's Fiercely Forward campaign, plays a pivotal role in advancing the campaign's pillars, which include fiercely supporting students, the Clemson experience, exceptional faculty and graduate education, state-of-the-art facilities, and Clemson's future; Engages with donors and alumni to secure major gifts that will help Clemson to maintain its position as a world-class institution and to continue making a positive impact on the world; Manages the Student Affairs Campaign Cabinet.