Upward Bound Program Director Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Our Purpose

To create joy and ignite Michiganders’ Impossible Dreams.

Shared Commitments

At orsa, our commitments start with our purpose and are guided by our vibrantly lived values. We walk together toward strategic ends, galvanized by regenerative leadership and a growth orientation which moves us toward our human potential, so that we can support Michiganders in shaping the life they desire.

Role Purpose

The director of advancement/foundation serves as architect of our foundation’s financial growth. This role owns the creation and ongoing iteration of a comprehensive resource development strategy, fueling orsa foundation’s philanthropic mission through traditional fundraising and growth-bound, product-related credit union revenue.

This role leads at the intersection of orsa foundation and orsa credit union’s shared impact and growth, cultivating foundation donors, credit union members, and impact partners eager to contribute to a future where all Michigan communities are just, thriving, and vibrant.

This position has a minimum annual rate of $92,100, but your offer amount may be increased with relevant work experience and transferable skills.

Primary Responsibilities

As an impact-driven team, our work is collaborative and dynamic. This role, like all positions at orsa, will be counted on to perform a variety of tasks as directed by leadership. Some of the core deliverables for this role are:

Role-Specific Contributions

Strategic Leadership

Traditional Fundraising

Credit Union Growth Revenue

Relationship Management & Partnerships

Operations & Leadership

Qualification and Competency Requirements

As an organization focused on creating belonging, we appreciate that outstanding team members have different roads to excellence. Therefore, we don’t compromise on capability but are capability but use qualifications as guidelines. Typically, we’d expect a director of advancement/foundation to have built capabilities through experiences that would include a minimum of:

Preferred Qualifications and/or Competencies

The outcome of experience is our priority, so proficiency will be evaluated over means of acquiring it. Necessary competencies include:

Leadership

At orsa, whether we serve as managers, lead cross-functional teams or initiatives, or simply lead ourselves, we are all leaders. The following leadership competencies are expected of all team members within a leadership capacity.

Functional

Work Model and Conditions: Hybrid

This position works in-office where working conditions, lighting, temperature, audio, and workspace are all sufficient. This position also works from home, where an appropriate work environment is required. Work requires the ability to constantly operate a computer and the ability to read, type, and communicate. Work may require the ability to move work-related supplies weighing up to 10-15 pounds.

The hybrid classification provides the opportunity to flex with purpose, empowering team members to work in locations best suited for work and life. In that spirit, those in a hybrid role are encouraged to maintain a commutable proximity to their primary work location because:

• The organization expects hybrid team members to attend certain meetings in person
• Managers may require onsite work to support outcomes
• Work model classification is subject to change

As a team member of orsa, you’ll enjoy:

Contact/application information:

If this description appeals to you, please submit an application! A member of orsa’s talent acquisition team will be in contact with you shortly!

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

orsa credit union is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable Federal, State or local laws. 

Disclaimer:

This job posting highlights some of the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the position. There may be additional duties and responsibilities that are not listed above. A Talent Acquisition Specialist will be sure to discuss the role in further detail should your application be selected to move forward.

Please note that orsa credit union does not involve Artificial Intelligence (AI) when evaluating applications. Applications for this position are reviewed by a member within the Talent Acquisition team. We are dedicated to providing an equitable and thorough review of all submissions and look forward to additional connection as the recruitment process continues!