Director of Advancement Services

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Job Title:

Director of Advancement Services

Job Family:

Professionals

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Compensation Grade:

10S

Pay Type:

Salary

Department:

Philanthropic Strategy

Job Summary:

Furman University invites applications for the Director of Advancement Services, a pivotal role in driving our fundraising efforts and enhancing donor engagement. This dynamic leader is responsible for leading and managing the areas of Development Systems and Business Intelligence, Gift Management, and Prospect Development and Research. This is a leadership position in the Office of Development and requires significant management experience.

If you are a collaborative and results-oriented leader with a passion for higher education and philanthropy, we encourage you to apply and be part of our mission to create leaders of impact.

Job Description:

Job Function:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Philanthropic Strategy, the Director of Advancement Services must possess the ability to facilitate a positive “can do” team environment, to supervise and inspire staff toward excellence, and to lead by example.

The Director of Advancement Services must be an excellent strategic thinker and consulting partner on special projects with campus partners.

In a partnership with Information Technology Services (ITS), the Director of Advancement Services will incorporate best practices to guide full utilization of Raiser’s Edge and software integrations to build and sustain strong relationships with partners inside the division and across campus to track engagement in support of fundraising effectiveness. 

The Director of Advancement Services sets annual priorities for Development Systems and Business Intelligence, Gift Management, and Prospect Development and Research staff and operations in the planning and implementation of the cyclical nature of the workflow, special projects, standard policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep commitment to Furman’s mission of providing equitable, transformative education and driving positive outcomes for our students and community. With a focus on operational excellence and innovation, the Director of Advancement Services will develop data-driven strategies to enhance our fundraising capabilities and cultivate a pipeline of donors.

Responsibilities:

To ensure the success of the Advancement Services unit at Furman University, the department requires the following key skills:

1. Leadership and Team Management

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage teams effectively and efficiently.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across departments and campus partners.

• Proactively support Development Systems and Business Intelligence, Gift Management, and Prospect Development and Research in implementation of best practices.

2. Data Management and Analysis

• Expertise in utilization of fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge NXT and Database view) and reporting tools.

• Ability to analyze donor data and trends to support strategic decisio