Development Leader: Major Gifts & Campaigns

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University’s College of Communication Arts & Sciences seeks a Senior Director of Development to lead, strategize, and execute comprehensive fundraising initiatives. The role oversees major gifts, builds engagement with volunteers, and partners with campus leadership to advance a multi-billion-dollar campaign.

The Senior Director will manage a small development team, drive donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation, and spearhead strategic moves management to maximize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 5–8 years of progressive fundraising experience in higher education.
• Experience managing budgets, case statements, and donor relations.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to plan and oversee major gifts campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Manage a major gifts portfolio and conduct personal visits.
• Lead development staff and collaborate with the Dean and volunteers.
• Plan and spearhead capital campaign efforts for the College.
• Coordinate the composition, editing, and distribution of campaign materials.
• Ensure fundraising goals align with university priorities.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Leadership

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Raisman’s Edge CRM

Job description

Michigan State University’s College of Communication Arts & Sciences seeks a Senior Director of Development to lead, strategize, and execute comprehensive fundraising initiatives. The role oversees major gifts, builds engagement with volunteers, and partners with campus leadership to advance a multi-billion-dollar campaign.

The Senior Director will manage a small development team, drive donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation, and spearhead strategic moves management to maximize