Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your interest in this position, outline skills and experience that are related to this position and describe your interest in joining a fundraising team in support of advancing Michigan Medicine's mission.

The Office of Development supports a culture of flexibility, and a hybrid work arrangement is possible for this position. Additionally, while work arrangements are flexible with regard to work location, all new employees are expected to be in commutable distance to campus.

Job Summary

Michigan Medicine is a groundbreaking organization for many reasons, and much of the work that we do is made possible because of philanthropy. Annually, the Michigan Medicine Office of Development raises an average of $200 million which helps us to be a change agent of the world. The Office of Development supports a culture of flexibility, and a hybrid work arrangement is possible for this position.

Under the direction of the Sr. Director of Development, the Leadership Annual Giving Officer will play a critical role in the direct, front-line solicitation of leadership annual gifts ($1,000 - $25,000 or more when appropriate) to support various programs across Michigan Medicine. In this role, the Leadership Annual Giving Officer will also identify and qualify major gift prospects. The Leadership Annual Giving Officer will work on several cross-organization fundraising initiatives aimed at increasing the number of leadership annual donors, and revenue, to various Michigan Medicine programs.  

Responsibilities*

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership Annual Giving Solicitation (60%)

Special Giving Programs: (20%)

Project Management: (10%)

Other: (10%)

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Work Locations

Modes of Work

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.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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