Business Development Supervisor Jobs in Michigan

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced MajorGift Associate – Mike Ilitch School of Business at its Detroitcampus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university locatedin the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from allbackgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educationalopportunities which prepare students for success in a globalsociety.

Assist the major gift fundraising professionals in the Mike IlitchSchool of Business (Business) with the coordination, preparation,and follow-up of fundraising and cultivation strategies. Analyzedata and prepare reports to support donor stewardship andrecognition. Collaborate with the Office of Gift Administration todraft gift agreements, memoranda of agreement, and other pledgedocumentation. Prepare information related to named endowed andexpendable funds. Serve as a liaison for the major gifts programwith prospective and current donors. This position reports to theSenior Director, Major Gifts – Mike Ilitch School ofBusiness.

(Essential functions are the primary duties/major jobresponsibilities that an employee must be able to perform, with orwithout reasonable accommodation. The essential functions arelisted in order of importance.)

• 20% Assist the major gift fundraising professionals with planning, developing, and implementing fundraising plans and initiatives to meet major gift goals and objectives. Track and monitor personalized plans created for potential major gift donors based on established strategies. Facilitate preparation of high-level briefing materials for Business and university leadership.20%
• 15% Work with major gift and donor experience officers to review majorgift stewardship portfolios. Coordinate with officers, dean’s office, and others as appropriate to support stewardshipactivities. Analyze data and prepare reports to support donor stewardship and recognition. Prepare information related to named endowed and expendable funds.15%
• 15% Collaborate with the Office of Gift Administration to draft gift agreements, memoranda of agreement, and other pledge documentation. Coordinate with Business colleagues to ensure timely and accurate routing of major donor contributions to central development for processing.15%
• 15% In collaboration with Prospect Development, prepare, organize, and distribute prospect materials, event and meeting briefings, and research profiles. Work directly with Prospect Development to maintain and analyze prospect portfolios for major gift officers.15%
• 15% Collaborate with Development and Alumni Communications to generate fundraising communication pieces, including solicitation correspondence, proposals, and related materials. 15%
• 10% Prepare and gather statistical data for analysis and reportingpurposes. Track key performance indicators based upon divisional reports and dashboards. Report and monitor progress toward monthlymeasurables and annual fundraising goals for Business. 10%
• 5% Collaborate with divisional units as directed by supervisor, aswell as other university units, to ensure operational efficiencieswithin the unit. 5%
• 5% Route and answer routine major donor correspondence and inquiries,as appropriate. Initiate follow-up actions on pending matters.Special projects and other related duties in support of the majorgifts program as assigned. 5%

Job Reports to: Senior Director/Chair
Leadership Accountability: Implements operating plan
Supervisory Accountability: None
Organizational Accountability: None
Financial Accountability: None
Customer Accountability: Interfaces with customers outside theS/C/D
Freedom to Act: Subject to general input from supervisor

• Education Bachelor's degree
• Additional Education Information: Graduation from an accreditedcollege or university with a degree in business administration,marketing, public relations, or related field.
• Reasonable knowledge and understanding of university policies andprocedures.
• Experience Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-relatedexperience)
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a development ormarketing professional, including developing and executingplans.
• Professional understanding of, and interest in, Development andAlumni Affairs best practices and general operations. Understandingof trends and best practices within the major gifts, donorrelations, and stewardship fields.
• Positive and collaborative professional philosophy, recognizingthat this position is integral to the achievement of the goals andobjectives of Development and Alumni Affairs.

• ANALYTICAL AND PRESENTATION SKILLS: Ability to evaluate, interpret,and present complex information effectively in professionally prepared documents or presentations. Must possess a demonstratedattention to detail in order to achieve a high degree ofaccuracy.
• COLLABORATION: Exhibits a willingness to partner with units acrossthe university with integrity and high character to reach unifiedgoals. Possesses the ability to navigate difficult situations withgrace and understanding.
• COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS: Ability to communicate clearly, conciselyand professionally both orally and in writing. Strong interpersonalskills are a must. Demonstrates the ability to plan and deliveroral and written communications that are impactful and persuasiveincluding presentations to university management andcommittees.
• LEARNING AGILITY: Independent and innovative self-starter whodisplays an ability to learn quickly and easily adapts to changingsituations. Experience researching topics to gain knowledge andunderstanding when information gaps exist.
• PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION: Ability to manage several projectssimultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meetingrespective deadlines. Strong organizational and time-managementskills required. Maturity, sound judgment and ability to handlemultiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-orientedenvironment.
• TEAMWORK: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues withinthe division and other units to gain full understanding of theproject and desired outcome; ability to produce high quality andconsistent results with assistance of team members; provide supportto teammates when tackling complex projects.
• TECHNICAL SKILLS: Proficient in the use of complex administrativesystems software, preferably in the higher education environment.Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel andTeams. Ability to understand and translate complex concepts intolay terms.

Normal office environment.
Adhere to confidentiality and data usage policy for thedivision.

H86 - Development & Alumni Affairs

H8605-Development office

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: $60,000
• Salary hire maximum: $61,000

Hybrid work schedule normal working conditions

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

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