Regional Director of Philanthropy Southeast Michigan (Adjunct) - Institutional Advancement
Core
Cultivate and expand relationships with alumni, parents, friends, and supporters in Southeast Michigan to build a philanthropic pipeline and drive university fundraising goals.
Role type
Senior IC major gift fundraiser (regional director)
Builds
Individual donor relationships and major gift opportunities for Grand Valley State University
Domain
Higher education fundraising
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
prospect identification, donor qualification, relationship cultivation, major gift solicitation, donor stewardship, annual plan development, CRM management, project management
Preferred skills
higher education fundraising experience, senior executive relationship management, strategic long-term relationship building
Technologies
advancement CRM
Responsibilities
Develop and implement regional fundraising plans, manage a portfolio of prospects and donors with capacity for $15k+ annual gifts, partner with academic leaders to align donor interests with university priorities, lead complex gift projects, prepare donor-facing materials, track and report activity in the CRM, represent the university at community events
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC