Senior Vice-President of Development and Church Relations

Posted: Apr 14, 2026

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Senior Vice-President of Development and Church Relations

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina - Columbia, SC

business_center Full-time

Salary: Annually

Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

Nonprofit

Summary of Job: The Senior Vice-President of Development and Church Relations provides executive leadership for PCSC’s fundraising, church relations, and philanthropic strategy. This senior role is the public-facing representative for philanthropic initiatives, responsible for cultivating and stewarding major donors, expanding planned giving, leading capital and major fund campaigns, and strengthening relationships with Presbyterian churches, presbyteries, and clergy statewide.

This position ensures that PCSC’s mission and ministry are communicated effectively to donors and church partners and oversees the strategic direction, goals, and operations of the PCSC Foundation.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Chief Executive Officer. Supervises the Director of Annual Giving and Donor Engagement and the Foundation Assistant.

Other Key Relationships: Collaborates with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure good stewardship of Foundation assets; works with Management Services staff and Community Executive Directors to discover and promote charitable gift opportunities across the organization.

Essential Job Functions: Through employee’s own efforts:

• Uphold the PCSC Mission, Values, and Commitment Statement in all aspects of work, leading by example and holding oneself accountable for exemplifying compassionate Christian service.
  
  

Strategic Fundraising Leadership

• Develop and execute long-term philanthropic strategy to increase charitable giving, planned gifts, and donor engagement.
• Lead vision, design, and execution of major funds, annual fundraising priorities, and capital campaigns.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donor prospects statewide (including residents and their families) through personal visits, relationship-building, and strategic engagement.
• Oversee donor recognition processes, including plaques, naming opportunities, and dedication events.
  
  

Planned Giving

• Grow and manage a robust planned giving program that includes bequests, legacy gifts, and charitable estate commitments.
• Promote planned giving through educational outreach, donor conversations, and strategic communication materials.
  
  

Church and Community Relations

• Attend at least one meeting of each SC presbytery annually and give a brief annual report.
• Build, maintain, and deepen relationships with ministers, church leaders, Executive Presbyters, and congregations across South Carolina, with in-person visits being a key part of this work.
• Present mission-centered programs to congregations, civic groups, and lay groups.
• Visit each PCSC community on a regular basis and maintain a high level of visibility with residents, family, and staff through workshops, events, and general presence; coordinate visits with the Director of Annual Giving and Donor Engagement to maximize the presence of the Foundation on the campuses.
• Develop relationships with the chaplains to better understand their presbyteries and the residents they minister to.
• Participate in special occasions; attend certain funerals of residents and others associated with the organization as requested and required.
  
  

Board Relations and Foundation Oversight

• Coordinate preparation and scheduling for meetings of the PCSC Foundation Board of Directors; draft agendas, prepare and present reports, and collaborate with Directors regarding strategy and Foundation goals; ensure maintenance of Foundation corporate records and minutes.
• Participate in, and present reports at, the meetings of the PCSC Board of Trustees.
• Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for Foundation Services operations.
• Identify and model best practices in fundraising relative to PCSC’s non-profit peers in the senior living industry.
• Supervise and mentor the Director of Annual Giving & Donor Engagement and the Foundation Assistant.
• Oversee communications related to philanthropy, church relations, and donor publications.
• Ensure restricted and designated gifts are used as intended.
• Collaborate with the CFO and CEO to ensure that the PCSC Foundation’s investment manager supports the investment goals of the Foundation and good stewardship of its assets.
• Manage the Foundation operating budget with strong fiscal stewardship.
  
  

Other

• Pursue professional development in philanthropy and senior living, through continuing education and involvement with professional organizations.
  
  

Perform other duties as assigned.

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