Notice of Job Opening
| POSTING DATE: | 2/3/2026 |
| POSITION: | 019697 DEVELOPMENT OFFICER III (Executive Director - Greenville Tech Foundation) |
| DEPARTMENT: | FA - Foundation & Alumni |
| APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: | 6/30/2026 Classification Code CC70 / Slot 0000 |
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| ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: | Pay Grade GEN13 $92,300 - $133,800 - $175,400 |
| HOURS: | 40 |
| CAMPUS: | Greenville Tech Foundation |
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
In this challenging role, you will be supporting the FA - Foundation & Alumni department at Greenville Technical College. Duties may include any or all of the following.
Plan,
develop, and implement activities associated with an annual fund campaign,
major gifts and gift planning, increase endowed funds, capital campaigns,
constituent relations, and all other activities within the mission of the
Greenville Tech Foundation and Greenville Technical College. Oversee all
holdings of the Greenville Tech Foundation. Direct and manage the staff
of the Greenville Tech Foundation.
Job
Functions
Strategic Fundraising Leadership and Campaign Management (30%):Direct and lead
major capital campaigns aligned with academic and facility master plans,
ensuring strong fundraising strategies for capital needs, endowments, and
annual giving initiatives.Implement sophisticated, data-informed development
practices across all phases of donor engagement including, but not limited to,
qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and planned giving to
grow sustainable philanthropic support.
Advancement,
Marketing, and Public Relations (20%):Establish and maintain modern,
high-impact fundraising, marketing, and public relations programs, ensuring
practices align with the latest standards and innovations in the nonprofit and
higher-education advancement sectors.Enhance the institution’s local and
national visibility and reputation through coordinated external communication
strategies and proactive relationship-building.
Community,
Government, and Business Engagement (15%):Build and steward strategic
relationships with community leaders, business partners, governmental
officials, and key organizations to elevate the College’s presence and expand
collaborative opportunities.In collaboration with college leadership create
opportunities that highlight our institutional success at community, state, and
national events, representing the Foundation and the College while
strengthening institutional influence and partnerships.
Board
Relations and Governance Leadership (10%):Serve as an ex-officio member of the
Foundation Board of Directors, cultivating strong relationships with trustees
and working closely with the board chair to support effective governance,
strategic alignment, and overall Foundation advancement.Engage board members as
ambassadors and partners, strengthening their involvement in fundraising,
advocacy, and community engagement.
Organizational
Leadership and Staff Development (10%):Inspire, mentor, and guide Foundation
staff, establishing clear expectations and fostering a culture of
accountability, collaboration, productivity, and goal-driven performance.Ensure
team alignment with institutional priorities, providing direction and support
that drive measurable outcomes.Oversee the Foundation budget and ensure
responsibility management of all Foundation held funds, maintaining
transparency, fiscal discipline, and alignment with donor intent.Implement best
practices in financial governance, ensuring the Foundation’s long-term
financial health and capacity to support the College’s mission.
Enterprise
and Property Management (10%):Provide executive oversight for GTC Foundation
LLC, GTC McAlister LLC, and other ventures, ensuring sound operational
management and strategic alignment with Foundation and College goals.Manage
Foundation owed property assts to maximize value, support institutional needs,
and advance long-term financial stability.
Other
duties as assigned. (5%)
This position is posted until June 30, 2026 or until filled, whichever is first
Greenville Technical College is one of the largest institutions of higher learning in South Carolina and we invite you to consider becoming a part of our team!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and proven experience in major gift/development, donor relations, sales or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been acquired may be substituted.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree plus five years (5) in progressively responsible related work experience and at least five (5) years fundraising experience. Prefer relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative service.
Demonstrated ability to communicate the college’s vision and mission to a national and global audience attracting significant new donors to the institution and student scholarships. Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to charitable giving and charitable trusts; strong leadership skills, public speaking skills and relationship building skills; must have the ability to develop strong community relations with all groups, organizations and business sectors within the college’s service area; understand principles of property management; understand basic principles of equity and bond investing and investment portfolio management; and ability to work with college leadership teams and departments in determining needs. Demonstrated record of leadership and accomplishment in new donor cultivation and advancement with a proven track record of fundraising success, especially with campaign planning execution and in major gift solicitations. Strong organizational, supervisory, and leadership capabilities. Demonstrated ability to successfully solicit numerous major and principal gifts.
Demonstrated history of building advancement program and fund-raising performance. Exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to affect favorable sophisticated volunteers and donors.
Greenville Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply (EOE/AA/M/F/D/V)
It is the policy of Greenville Technical College, in accordance with applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote people throughout all college levels, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.
*Greenville Technical College is a tobacco-free institution*