Executive Director for Enterprise Philanthropy

CASE; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CASE seeks an Executive Director for Enterprise Philanthropy to lead philanthropic channels and drive donor engagement aligned with enterprise priorities. You will oversee Annual Giving, Planned Giving, and Corporate/Foundation Relations and forge integrated strategies across university leadership, alumni, donors, and partners.

With a minimum of seven years in development or related revenue roles and a track record of securing $500k+ gifts, you will manage a strategic portfolio, supervise teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• 7+ years in development or related revenue role.
• Proven track record securing gifts $500k+.
• Supervisory or program leadership experience.
• Knowledge of annual giving, planned giving, corporate/foundation relations, donor pipeline and campaigns.
• Strong relationships with university leadership, alumni, donors, corporate/foundation partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise philanthropy channels across Annual Giving, Planned Giving, and Corporate/Foundation Relations.
• Oversee donor engagement and revenue growth as integrated enterprise strategy.
• Manage strategic portfolio tied to enterprise priorities including large gifts.
• Collaborate with university leadership and donors across multiple teams.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical

Collaboration

Customer service

Discretion

Enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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.

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.