Hybrid Development Lead: Donor Strategy

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University seeks an Associate Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts in East Lansing. The role manages a portfolio of donors, develops strategies, conducts donor meetings, and prepares proposals and stewardship materials.

Collaboration with faculty and Advancement colleagues drives data-driven prospect research and campaign planning. The successful candidate will track activities in the donor database, report progress, and align fundraising with university priorities

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Strong relationship-building and communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic fundraising plans using data.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and proposal development skills.
• Experience with donor analytics and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; higher ed fundraising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies.
• Conduct donor meetings and presentations.
• Prepare proposals and stewardship materials.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and Advancement colleagues.
• Perform data-driven prospect research and analytics.
• Track activities in the donor database and contribute to campaigns.
• Support campaign planning and reporting.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor relationships

Data-driven

CRM proficiency

Proposal writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Michigan State University seeks an Associate Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts in East Lansing. The role manages a portfolio of donors, develops strategies, conducts donor meetings, and prepares proposals and stewardship materials.

Collaboration with faculty and Advancement colleagues drives data-driven prospect research and campaign planning. The successful candidate will track activities in the donor database, report progress, and align fundraising with university priorities