Executive Director for Enterprise Philanthropy

Oakland University

Northern, Rochester (KY, MI)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 140,000

Full time

9 days ago

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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

Executive Director for Enterprise Philanthropy

Position Title Executive Director for Enterprise Philanthropy

Department

Department 7420 - Major and Corporate Giving

Position Number

Position Number 986827

Requisition No.

Requisition No. S02838

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Salary Range/Pay Rate $130,000 - $140,000 annually

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade AP Band V

Job Category

Work Schedule

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position.

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 40

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Minimum of seven (7) years of significant achievement in a broad-based development, sales, marketing, corporate/foundation relations, planned giving, annual giving, nonprofit management, or related relationship-based revenue generation role.
Demonstrate success securing or materially advancing gifts, grants, sponsorships, or philanthropic commitments of $500,000 and above.
Previous supervisory, management, or significant program leadership experience.
Knowledge of multiple areas of fundraising, including annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, donor pipeline development, campaign readiness, and donor engagement.
Proven success building productive, long-term relationships with university administrative and academic leadership, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, corporate and foundation representatives, and friends of the University.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with others and work collaboratively across multiple teams and constituencies.
Excellent customer service focus and ability to interact with students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, corporate and foundation partners, and friends of the University.
Requires a high level of commitment, judgment, trust, discretion, and enthusiasm.

Desired Qualifications

Development experience in higher education, preferably within a campaign or campaign-planning environment.
Experience with Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management or similar CRM .
Experience developing and implementing enterprise philanthropy strategies involving annual giving, planned giving, blended giving, corporate/foundation relations, donor pipeline development, stewardship, and donor upgrade strategies.
Demonstrate knowledge of cultivation, solicitation, proposal development, and long-term donor engagement strategies.

All Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Purpose

The Executive Director for Enterprise Philanthropy leads institution-wide philanthropic channels that support pipeline development, donor engagement, and revenue growth across University Advancement. This role oversees Annual Giving, Planned Giving, and Corporate and Foundation Relations, ensuring these functions operate as integrated enterprise strategies rather than separate channels. The position also carries a strategic portfolio tied to enterprise priorities, including planned and blended gift prospects, corporate/foundation relationships, and high-capacity non-alumni or institution-wide prospects.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/17/2026

Job Close Date

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