Director of Development / Proposal Writer
Division:Institutional Advancement
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Major and Planned Gifts, the Director of Development/Proposal Writer is responsible for providing senior level/administrative support to overseeing the writing of proposals and has primary responsibility for identifying and cultivating relationships with prospects and donors. Prepares, tracks and/or manages the submission process for proposals, in addition to providing consultation and support for grant-writing activities sought by the Division of Institutional Advancement. Works with the advancement staff, volunteers, alumni and other Claflin administrators and faculty in writing proposals; designing cultivation and solicitation strategies and ensuring follow-up activities and stewardship to funded proposals. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Major and Planned Gifts or Vice President for Institutional Advancement.
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| QUALIFICATIONS
A master’s degree is highly desired. Bachelor’s degree in related field required with 3-5 years of experience in proposal and/or grant writing (federal, state and/or local) is highly desirable. The Director of Development/Proposal Writer must have demonstrated managerial and administrative skills, aptitude for staff development and be a team player; proven interpersonal, oral and written communications and organizational skills; a strong marketing orientation; a good working knowledge of computerized systems (preferably the Blackbaud and Jenzabar Systems); high energy level with imaginative and entrepreneurial approach to fundraising; at least 3-5 years of demonstratively successful experience in proposal and/or grant writing with a strong background in advancement services and the communications area in a private institution of higher learning. The successful candidate must be available to travel.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Position Title: Director of Development / Proposal Writer
Position Number: 40004
Division: Institutional Advancement
Recruitment Pool: Open to the General Public
Position Type: Full-time Salaried/Staff
Posting Date: February 1, 2010
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Candidates must submit an application, unofficial transcript and three current letters of recommendation to:
Claflin University – Human Resources Office
400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Fax # 803-535-5818
E-mail: bjohnson-pringle@claflin.edu
http://www.claflin.edu/careers/Employment.htm
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