Regional Director of Development-Upstate

at  Communities In Schools of South Carolina

The Regional Director of Development – Upstate – is responsible for developing and executing an annual development strategy that supports the sustainability and advancement of CISSC programming in the Upstate Region. Once developed and approved by the SVP, External Affairs and the Senior Director of Statewide Partnerships, the Regional Development Director will lead revenue management within the region, ensuring that critical goals and benchmarks are achieved. Roles and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the essential functions listed below.

DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: DATA MANAGEMENT, DONOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECEIPTS:

• Keeping appropriate documentation required for auditing and partner files including entering dataappropriately into donor management system (Charity Proud) in a timely manner.
• Providing donors with receipts and acknowledgement of their contributions in a timely manner.
• Uploading all grant applications, award letters and critical communication in donor managementsoftware (Charity Proud).
• The organization has strong policies and procedures around data management and this role must be ableto comply.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Built in network in the Upstate Region (Greenville, Spartanburg, Easley, Pee Dee Region).
• BA/BS Degree in marketing, communications, business management, sales, non-profit management, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years working in fundraising and/or fund development.
• Experience working in non-profit environment preferred, but not required.
• Certified Fund Raising Professional (CFRE) preferred, but not required.
• Valid SC Driver’s License and Automobile Insurance

NECESSARY SKILLS:

• Fit within the culture of the team and organization
• Capacity to perform under pressure and resilient
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to assume responsibility, make decisions, and work independently with minimal oversight
• Energetic, creative, innovative, reliable, flexible, and thorough
• Integrity in relationships with donors, partners, volunteers, and colleagues
• Strong listening capabilities and follow through
• Driven and flexible, with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities outside the role if needed
• Ability to appropriately manage, communicate, and work with volunteers, members of the board of directors. and regional committees
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with donor database software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  Note: The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required to perform the work. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits and termination of employment

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