Associate Director of Development, Hollings Cancer Center

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director of Development supports the implementation of fundraising strategies to increase private philanthropic support for the Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC. This role contributes to advancing the mission of Hollings Cancer Center and supports philanthropic priorities of the MUSC Enterprise and the MUSC Foundation with a focus on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts that support key institutional initiatives.

As a member of the MUSC Foundation team, the Associate Director of Development collaborates with faculty, department chairs, chiefs, administrators, and enterprise leadership. This individual is responsible for managing a portfolio of donors and prospects, supporting the development and execution of donor engagement strategies and fostering long-term philanthropic relationships.

In partnership with internal and external stakeholders, the Associate Director of Development helps carry out fundraising initiatives that align the Hollings Cancer Center’s priorities with the broader goals of the MUSC Enterprise and MUSC Foundation. These priorities may include capital projects, endowed chairs and professorships, student scholarships, programmatic endowments, faculty development, outreach initiatives, and unrestricted needs.

Performance will be evaluated annually based on the achievement of established goals and objectives related to fundraising activity, donor engagement, and support of team priorities.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC002075 UMA OTHR PAY MUSC Foundation CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Associate Director of Development supports the implementation of fundraising strategies to increase private philanthropic support for the Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC. This role contributes to advancing the mission of Hollings Cancer Center and supports philanthropic priorities of the MUSC Enterprise and the MUSC Foundation with a focus on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts that support key institutional initiatives.

 

As a member of the MUSC Foundation team, the Associate Director of Development collaborates with faculty, department chairs, chiefs, administrators, and enterprise leadership. This individual is responsible for managing a portfolio of donors and prospects, supporting the development and execution of donor engagement strategies and fostering long-term philanthropic relationships.

 

In partnership with internal and external stakeholders, the Associate Director of Development helps carry out fundraising initiatives that align the Hollings Cancer Center’s priorities with the broader goals of the MUSC Enterprise and MUSC Foundation. These priorities may include capital projects, endowed chairs and professorships, student scholarships, programmatic endowments, faculty development, outreach initiatives, and unrestricted needs.

 

Performance will be evaluated annually based on the achievement of established goals and objectives related to fundraising activity, donor engagement, and support of team priorities.

 

Minimum Qualifications:  A bachelor's degree or equivalent and 1 - 3 years of related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and more than three years of professional experience in fundraising or a closely related field, with a preference for experience in higher education, healthcare, or nonprofit settings involving direct donor or client engagement.

• Proven success in cultivating and securing major gifts ($10,000+).

• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor cultivation techniques.

• Ability to engage effectively with high-level donors, institutional leaders, and key stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong team interpersonal and team collaboration skills.

• Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

• Proficiency in creating proposals and presentation materials.

• Proficiency with fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred).

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