REPOST ES Eligibility Specialist (CNTY) / 61012599
State of South Carolina
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Development Officer
State of South Carolina
Winthrop University
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$84,862 - $84,862
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 16, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is about raising money for Winthrop University by building relationships with potential donors who can give $25,000 or more, managing a group of about 80 prospects through the entire process from finding them to following up after gifts.
It involves travel, teamwork with university staff, and using software to track progress.
A good fit would be someone outgoing and organized with experience in sales, fundraising, or non-profits who enjoys networking and meeting goals.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of professional experience in fundraising, non-profit work, alumni relations, or sales
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills for building relationships with donors and alumni
- Proven success with cold-calling techniques
- Ability to manage a portfolio of prospects with discretion and sound judgment
- Proficiency in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge
Full Job Description
- Manages an active portfolio of approximately 80 prospects in all aspects of the gift cycle—identifies potential donors, qualifies their capacity to give/pledge $25,000 or more, cultivates relationships to understand donor interests, solicits donations, and stewards gifts.
- Plans and executes required travel locally, regionally and nationally and completes contact and call reports in a timely fashion on the Raiser’s Edge platform.
- Works collaboratively with peer Advancement/Foundation staff, university staff and volunteers to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors.
- Assists with department and university programming and initiatives in support of fundraising goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of professional experience in fundraising or related non-profit organizational work, alumni relations, sales or closely related field.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to forge strong relationships with alumni and prospective donors.
- Demonstrated success with cold-calling techniques.
- Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment in managing a portfolio of prospects and donors.
- Ability to develop and successfully execute annual and long-term work plans.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage time, calendar, travel and competing priorities.
- Proven research and analytical skills.
- Must be self-motivated and possess creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced community.
- High level of competency with common MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of or ability to learn Raiser’s Edge software.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- Demonstrated success in building donor/client relationships.
Additional Information
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