Executive Director, Enterprise Philanthropy & Growth

Oakland University; Northern, Rochester (KY, MI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University in Rochester, MI seeks an Executive Director for Enterprise Philanthropy to lead institution-wide fundraising channels and donor engagement. The role oversees Annual Giving, Planned Giving, and Corporate & Foundation Relations, aligning them into integrated enterprise strategies.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least seven years in development or related revenue roles, with a track record of gifts of $500,000 or more, plus supervisory leadership and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 7+ years in fundraising or related revenue role with $500,000+ gifts.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Knowledge across annual, planned, corporate and foundation relations, donor engagement and stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Lead institution-wide philanthropic channels to support pipeline development and revenue growth.
• Oversee Annual Giving, Planned Giving, and Corporate & Foundation Relations as integrated enterprise strategies.
• Manage a strategic portfolio tied to enterprise priorities, including high-capacity prospects.
• Collaborate across teams and constituencies to maximize donor engagement and outcomes.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Annual giving

Planned giving

Corporate relations

Foundation relations

Donor pipeline

Campaign readiness

Donor engagement

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Oakland University in Rochester, MI seeks an Executive Director for Enterprise Philanthropy to lead institution-wide fundraising channels and donor engagement. The role oversees Annual Giving, Planned Giving, and Corporate & Foundation Relations, aligning them into integrated enterprise strategies.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least seven years in development or related revenue roles, with a track record of gifts of $500,000 or more, plus supervisory leadership and strong