Managing Director of Development, College Advancement

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Marquette (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed university in Michigan is seeking a Managing Director of Development for College Advancement. This role involves leading fundraising strategies while managing a team of major gift officers, cultivating relationships with donors, and ensuring alignment with the strategic goals of the institution. The position allows for a hybrid work arrangement, providing flexibility in work location. Ideal candidates will have significant nonprofit fundraising experience, supervisory skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising.
• Experience managing teams and overseeing budgets.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships across the University.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategies for multiple colleges.
• Supervise staff and manage hiring and performance.
• Oversee implementation of comprehensive fundraising plans.
• Support academic leaders in donor engagement.
• Partner with data teams to inform strategy.

Skills

Nonprofit fundraising experience

Supervisory experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Managing Director of Development, College Advancement

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Position Title Managing Director of Development, College Advancement

State

State WI

Employment Status

Employment Status Full Time

Position Status

Position Status Regular

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Job Family

Job Family Advancement

# Hours Per Week 37.5

Position Overview

This role provides strategic leadership and direction for fundraising in the Colleges of Communication, Health Sciences, Dental School, and Nursing. Reporting to the AVP for College Advancement, this role serves as both a lead fundraiser—maintaining a personal portfolio of major and principal gift prospects—and a manager of a team of four major gift officers. Partners closely with deans and faculty across the assigned colleges to establish fundraising priorities, cultivates relationships with top donors and volunteers, and ensures alignment with Marquette’s strategic plan. This position has the opportunity to work in a hybrid work arrangement with time worked both on campus as well as remotely.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain a personal portfolio of major and principal gift donors, setting a strong example in qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
2. Responsible for the supervision of staff which includes but is not limited to hiring, terming, disciplinary actions, performance management, staff development, mentoring, etc.
3. Oversee development and implementation of college fundraising plans, driving a comprehensive major gift strategy that advances current-use, endowment, planned, leadership, and annual giving goals in alignment with university priorities.
4. Support Directors of Development in their work with the deans, including assisting with pipeline development, strategic briefings, and coordinated follow-up. Align fundraising plans and activities with academic priorities and institutional goals in coordination with University Advancement leadership and the University strategic plan.
5. Support and staff university academic leaders in donor engagement and Advancement initiatives. Coordinate fundraising plans and activities with University Advancement leadership to ensure alignment with academic priorities and institutional goals.
6. Support Directors of Development in their work with volunteer boards of senior executives, including the campaign committee, leadership council, and department/center advisory boards, engaging members as advocates, connectors, and donors.
7. Partner with Prospect Management and Advancement Services to leverage data, performance metrics, and analytics to inform strategy, track progress, and drive continuous improvement.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 7 years of related previous years of experience in nonprofit is required, with a focus on major gift level fundraising.
• Supervisory experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong budget oversight and management experience, are essential
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage competing work expectations
• The ability to work with colleagues across the University and establish and foster relationships that encourage a collaborative work environment
• MU representation at events and the ability to travel as needed

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience working within higher education with a college/school focus and/or within healthcare with unit support is ideal.

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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