OUWBSOM Manager for Corporate Relations

Oakland University

Rochester (MI)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 115,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive medical plan

Dental and vision at no cost

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement plan contribution

Tuition assistance for employees and /

Tuition assistance for employees and?

Free access to Campus Recreation

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Job summary

Oakland University in Rochester, MI, is seeking a Manager of Corporate Relations to lead corporate gift fundraising for OUWB and health-related schools. You will manage a portfolio and drive gifts of $25,000 and above, coordinating research, cultivation, and sponsorship fulfillment with the fundraising team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and 3+ years in development, with excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
A minimum of three (3) years’ progressively responsible experience in development and fund raising, preferably with several years of experience in a college/university setting.
Demonstrated success in obtaining gifts of $25,000 and above with a focus on corporate relationship.
Experience working with fundraising advisory boards and volunteers.
Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
Ability to interact effectively with high-capacity corporate donors and prospects, corporate executives, and foundation officers.
Thorough knowledge of the major gifts fundraising process and an understanding of corporate sponsorships.
Knowledge of Advancement related software and databases and their application to development and fundraising activities.
Requirements could include evening meetings, special event attendance and/or travel.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

Manage a corporate portfolio for OUWB and the OU schools of Health.
Conduct corporate gift fundraising activities for gifts of $25,000 and above.
Perform corporate research, sponsorship cultivation and solicitation.
Fulfill sponsorship benefits and coordinate with the corporate advancement team.
Support broad-based solicitation strategies and projects.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Corporate fundraising

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Event coordination

Travel readiness

Driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s Degree

Tools

Advancement software

Databases/CRM

Job description

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

competitive salaries
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
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
flexible work schedules and wellness programs

These are current benefit levels subject to future changes.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade AP Band Q

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.
A minimum of three (3) years’ progressively responsible experience in development and fund raising, preferably with several years of experience in a college/university or School of Medicine setting.
Demonstrated success in obtaining gifts of $25,000 and above with a focus on corporate relationship.
Experience working with fundraising advisory boards and volunteers.
Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
Ability to interact effectively with high-capacity corporate donors and prospects, corporate executives, and foundation officers.
Thorough knowledge of the major gifts fundraising process and an understanding of corporate sponsorships.
Knowledge of Advancement related software and databases and their application to development and fundraising activities.
Requirements could include evening meetings, special event attendance and/or travel.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s Degree

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

Reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Philanthropy OUWB SOM , the Manager of Corporate Relations will conduct Corporate gift fundraising activities for OUWB and the OU schools of Health. This is a unique position that will primarily manage a corporate portfolio. This position will manage the fundraising process for an assigned portfolio of prospects and donors and conducts activities leading to gifts of $25,000 and above for identified goals and programs. The candidate will be responsible for aspects of corporate fundraising for OUWB , SON and SHS which includes corporate research, sponsorship cultivation and solicitation, and sponsorship benefits fulfillment, and working with the corporate advancement team to support broad based solicitation strategies and projects.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 05/29/2026

Job Close Date

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