Dev Officer - Corp & Found Rel

Development Officer for Corporate and Foundation Relations (Alumni/Development Manager II) Location: USCA Development Salary: $69,913 – $87,391 per year Application deadline: July 31, 2026 Position Summary The Development Officer leads USCA’s efforts to secure philanthropic support from corporate and foundation partners through strategic relationship development, proposal coordination, donor engagement, and solicitation of major gifts aligned with university priorities and fundraising goals. Responsibilities Lead the execution of USC Aiken’s overall strategy for philanthropic revenue attainment from corporate and foundation partners. Identify, cultivate, manage relationships and solicit major gifts from corporate and foundation prospects and donors. Conduct proactive outreach, coordinate meetings and support solicitation strategies that generate philanthropic support aligned with university priorities. Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals set by the Vice Chancellor. Research funding opportunities and coordinate the preparation, solicitation of funding, and follow-up reporting of grant proposals and sponsorship requests. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and leadership to develop compelling and competitive proposals. Serve as an active representative of USCA with corporate, foundation, and community partners, maintaining regular external engagement through major gift solicitation, donor meetings, presentations, events, and stewardship activities. Coordinate stewardship activities, impact reporting and donor communications for corporate and foundation partners. Maintain accurate records of donor interactions, proposals, deadlines, and funding outcomes within the CRM system, monitoring progress toward annual performance metrics and preparing reports to support strategic fundraising efforts and decision‑making. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a job‑related field. At least 2 years of job‑related experience, or an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree plus 3 or more years of experience. Knowledge of Blackbaud CRM database preferred. University fundraising experience strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, with comfort in proactive outreach, donor engagement, sponsorship discussions, and philanthropic solicitation strategies. Demonstrated ability to represent the university in a highly professional and effective manner. Ability to identify partner needs, challenges, and opportunities, and present solutions aligned with university priorities. Benefits Health and life insurance. Generous paid leave. Retirement programs. EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr