Associate Director Major Gifts

Wmujobs; Kalamazoo (MI); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition discount for employee and/or 


Zusammenfassung

Western Michigan University seeks a College Vice President for University Advancement to identify and promote relationships with major donors, focusing on emerging gifts. The role emphasizes building connections and coordinating strategies across institutional partners on behalf of the university.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of three years’ fundraising experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Three years’ relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, communications or related field.
• Willingness to travel on a frequent basis.
• Demonstrated professionalism.
• Capable of motivating volunteers and donors.
• Strong self-motivation.
• Ability to work as a team member in a complex organization.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Aufgaben

• Develops and promotes relationship strategies for major gift prospects in assigned portfolio.
• Assists in identifying potential major gift prospects, including determining the interest and affiliation with the University.
• Builds relationships with donors and assists in coordinating strategies and personal visits for the involvement of institutional partners.
• Assists in writing major gift proposals and agreements.

Kenntnisse

Donor relationship building

Strategic fundraising

Communication skills

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Independent work

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Jobbeschreibung

Posting Summary

College

College VP University Advancement-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP University Advancement

Department

Department University Advancement

Posting Number

Posting Number S1766P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade H

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

General Summary

Identifies and promotes relationships with major donors with an emphasis on emerging gifts.

Major Duties

• Develops and promotes relationship strategies for major gift prospects in assigned portfolio.
• Assists in identifying potential major gift prospects, including determining the interest and affiliation with the University.
• Builds relationships with donors and assists in coordinating strategies and personal visits for the involvement of institutional partners.
• Assists in writing major gift proposals and agreements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Three years’ relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, communications or related field.
• Willingness to travel on a frequent basis.
• Demonstrated professionalism.
• Capable of motivating volunteers and donors.
• Strong self-motivation.
• Ability to work as a team member in a complex organization.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in higher education fundraising.
• Proven success in building productive relationships with senior administrators, key business leaders, faculty, staff, institutional boards, volunteers or donors.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents.

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.