What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director Major Gifts position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
VP University Advancement-DIV
Executive Area
VP University Advancement
Department
University Advancement
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1766P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
H
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies
1
General Summary
Identifies and promotes relationships with major donors with an emphasis on emerging gifts.
Major Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Position Information
Physical requirements and working conditions
Posting Summary
College
VP University Advancement-DIV
Executive Area
VP University Advancement
Department
University Advancement
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1766P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
H
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies
1
General Summary
Identifies and promotes relationships with major donors with an emphasis on emerging gifts.
Major Duties
- Develops and promotes relationship strategies for major gift prospects in assigned portfolio.
- Assists in identifying potential major gift prospects, including determining the interest and affiliation with the University.
- Builds relationships with donors and assists in coordinating strategies and personal visits for the involvement of institutional partners.
- Assists in writing major gift proposals and agreements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
- Three years' relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, communications or related field.
- Willingness to travel on a frequent basis.
- Demonstrated professionalism.
- Capable of motivating volunteers and donors.
- Strong self-motivation.
- Ability to work as a team member in a complex organization.
- Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in higher education fundraising.
- Proven success in building productive relationships with senior administrators, key business leaders, faculty, staff, institutional boards, volunteers or donors.
Special Instructions to Applicants
- External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
- Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.
Additional Position Information
- Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff.
Physical requirements and working conditions
- Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
- Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.