Director OF Development

Regional Director of Development, Central States The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $72,000. Salary is determined by direct, relevant experience and demonstrated past performance, while ensuring equity on our team. Our office is located at 309 Maynard Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This position is hybrid, with the major gift officer team typically being in the office on Tuesdays. Specific days in the office will be determined with your manager and team. The position also requires frequent travel across the central states region. Your primary regional coverage will include the greater Detroit counties of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne, as well as the state of Texas. Mission Statement The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. Job Summary Who we are LSA Advancement builds philanthropic relationships to inspire transformational support for the liberal arts and sciences at the University of Michigan. We are more than 50 professionals building a positive work environment that supports the excellence and transformative power of the college's liberal arts mission through values-based fundraising and development operations. To learn more about what we do and what it's like to work with us, visit our Join Our Team Website. Who you are You are an active listener who enjoys meeting new people and can encourage someone to share their story through clarifying and thoughtful questions. You are a curious lifelong learner with curiosities on topics ranging from Astrophysics to Native American studies to Van Gogh. You have a passion for the goals of higher education and can share them with a sophisticated and diverse audience. You are a strategic thinker who enjoys working toward a goal. You approach challenges with creativity and collaboration. If this describes you, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll do Major gift fundraisers in LSA have conversations about student support and scholarships, dinosaurs, economic recovery, and English literature, all in one day, sometimes in one discussion. Our alumni live in all corners of the world, work in every imaginable field, and have one thing in common - their love for Michigan and their liberal arts education. Members of our team travel to assigned regions of the country to meet with alumni, parents, and friends who have the potential to make gifts of $100,000+. You will talk to them about their experience on campus and the path that they have followed since graduation. You will guide a discussion to help alumni understand LSA's priorities and connect them to their philanthropic involvement with LSA in a way that is meaningful to them. You will work with college leaders, faculty, staff from our academic departments, and other colleagues across campus to cultivate potential donors and steward existing donors to be sure that they recognize the impact of their giving. You will also partner with 3-5 academic departments or programs to help position them to receive major gifts. You'll report directly to the Executive Director for Central States Fundraising, with project-based assignment reporting lines to other members of the LSA major gift officer team. One to three years of previous experience in fundraising or a related relationship-building field, such as sales, financial industry, education, or marketing. Experience working and collaborating with a variety of partners. Demonstrated written communication skills. Working knowledge of business productivity tools such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Office and video conferencing applications (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet). Experience working with sensitive and confidential data. We encourage applications from candidates with varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Travel requirements : Individuals must be able to travel by air and by car to their assigned region, including areas that may not have reliable public transportation. Travel will include overnight stays several days a month and occasional evening and weekend work responsibilities such as attending donor meetings, sporting events, lectures, tailgates, dinners, etc. Work Authorization : Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment, and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas. Why Work at Michigan? In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include: Generous time off, including vacation time, sick time, holiday, and season days A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting Many choices for comprehensive health insurance Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses In addition, LSA offers: Enhanced tuition support programs for LSA courses Strong commitment to work/life integration Flexible work arrangements with respect to campus stakeholder needs Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good. Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. Additional Information As one of the world's great liberal arts and sciences colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checksare performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 279377 Working Title #J-18808-Ljbffr