Director of Advancement Services

This is not a support seat and will play a big part in the strategic planning with a mission-driven initiative. This position will have a front row seat to help shape donor engagement. This is your opportunity to:

Lead in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.

Innovate with emerging technologies like AI and machine learning to enhance gift strategy, donor insights, and campaign performance.

Collaborate with fundraisers to build a smart, strategic, and forward-thinking advancement operation.

Drive impact through actionable prospect research data and meaningful prospect intelligence, campaign tracking, and performance reporting.

At Presbyterian College, respect and justice aren’t just values—they’re our foundation. Our honor code creates a community where mutual dignity elevates everyone’s experience. This culture transforms our campus into a place where integrity and justice become second nature, preparing graduates to lead with both excellence and character in a world hungry for ethical leadership and equitable systems.

Key Priorities:

• Strategic Thinking: Develop systems and processes aligned with long-term advancement goals.
• Analytical Expertise: Interpret data trends to drive campaign and fundraising performance.
• Database Oversight: Lead administration and maintenance of the constituent relationship management (CRM) system.
• Data Integrity: Ensure high standards of data hygiene and regulatory compliance.
• Prospect Research: Identify and qualify donor prospects through targeted research and wealth screening.
• Moves Management: Support effective tracking and management of donor cultivation strategies.

Presbyterian College is located in the growing Upstate of South Carolina, and you'll join a tight-knit, purpose-driven team where your ideas matter and your work makes a difference in the lives of students every single day. The College will consider hybrid or remote work arrangements for highly qualified candidates. Join a team that welcomes innovation, rewards leadership, and believes in the power of philanthropy to transform lives!

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a comprehensive advancement services strategy supporting fundraising, alumni engagement, and donor relations.
• Oversee all aspects of gift revenue processing, reporting, and reconciliation in partnership with the Business Office.
• Partner with frontline development officers to strengthen donor pipeline development, prospect strategy, and campaign planning.
• Lead analytics and reporting to inform giving trends, segmentation, campaign progress, and donor behavior.
• Maintain and enhance data quality protocols; ensure consistency and accuracy of constituent records across all systems.
• Integrate third-party data sources (e.g., wealth screenings, external vendors) to support strategic decision-making.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies in alignment with IRS regulations, state and federal laws, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders on data usage protocols, ensuring confidentiality and integrity of information.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Institutional Advancement division to measure effectiveness and impact. Supervise and execute timely gift processing, acknowledgments, and receipt generation.
• Reconcile donations monthly with the Business Office to ensure financial accuracy.
• Develop and produce regular and ad hoc advancement reports using CRM tools, Excel, and data visualization platforms.
• Manage the daily administration of the donor database (e.g., Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or similar), ensuring accurate data entry, biographical updates, and record enhancements.
• Conduct donor prospect research and manage wealth screening tools to support fundraising priorities.
• Produce donor reports, pledge reminders, stewardship materials, and donor honor rolls as needed.
• Generate mailing lists and event rosters based on segmentation needs and internal requests.
• Provide training and ongoing support to advancement staff on CRM functionality, data reporting, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., Apra, CASE, AASP) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in advancement services, development operations, or related field.
• Proficiency with fundraising CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Slate, Ellucian CRM Advance, Salesforce) and strong knowledge of Excel and data visualization tools.
• Experience conducting prospect research using tools such as iWave, ResearchPoint, WealthEngine, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex data systems and provide actionable insights from analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and strategic mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references, including contact information to Presbyterian College Office of Human Resources, email materials to hr@presby.edu

Presbyterian College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College seeks to hire the most qualified candidate and does not discriminate against any legally protected class.