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University Of Michigan

Regional Director - Major Gifts Officer Inter

University Of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, United States,


Regional Director - Major Gifts Officer Inter

Michigan Law is looking for an experienced development professional to promote its fundraising priorities in partnership with the major and annual giving team. The Regional Director will also participate in development and alumni relations planning and program management. Reporting to the Director of Law School Giving, the Regional Director is responsible for identifying and managing relationships with donor prospects capable of making gifts in excess of $100,000. The Regional Director will cultivate and secure major gifts from donors who work/live in the Southeast US. Frequent travel is required. Occasional work on evenings and weekends is also required.Who We Are

Founded in 1859, Michigan Law School is one of the world's leading institutions of legal education and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence characterized by a powerful commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation and enjoys international renown for its intellectual rigor, stunning physical surroundings, preeminent faculty scholarship, and a community noted for collegiality and warmth.Responsibilities*

Maintain a regional donor portfolio of approximately 125-200 major gift prospects.Engage, cultivate, and solicit donors, and manage and steward donor relationships.Gain a comprehensive understanding of the funding priorities of Michigan Law and the University of Michigan.Gather data, identify prospects, and develop strategies designed to realize the current and lifetime giving potential of individual prospects.Write and present persuasive cases for supporting Michigan Law's priorities, matching the interests of prospects to specific projects and individuals needing support.Partner with the giving team to build a pipeline for new major giving prospects; set priorities for multiple short-term and long-term projects based on goals established by the major giving team.Manage details of alumni and donor engagement in U-M's development database; comply with U-M's Office of University Development metrics for donor engagement and management.Collaborate with development colleagues, across the three campuses and regionally, to implement donor strategies.Maintain an understanding of the underlying principles and techniques associated with planned giving and estate gifts.Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, students, and volunteers associated with the portfolio according to established guidelines.Participate in development and alumni relations committee meetings and events, locally and regionally.Perform other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications*

Minimum of 3 years of successful fundraising with performance history in cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts.Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.Confidence engaging high net-worth individuals--maintaining discretion and confidentiality with distinguished benefactors.Technology proficiency for daily communications and work, specifically data management and analysis, calendaring, and video conferencing.Dedication to working collaboratively, to interfacing with a diverse group of prospects, donors, volunteers, and colleagues.Willingness to serve the greater development community by serving on committees and participating in professional development, continuing education, and mentoring.Commitment to higher education and to learning the mission and history of the Law School and the University of Michigan.Willingness to travel frequently and to work evenings and weekends periodically.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.U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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