Assoc Director of Devel, Spartan Fund

3 weeks ago

East Lansing, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

Job no: 958072
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 14
Major Administrative Unit / College: University Advancement
Department: Ua Spartan Fund Development 40001279
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, PR/Media/Graphics/Comm/Fund Raising, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly
Working/Functional Title

Assoc Director of Devel, Spartan Fund

Position Summary

The Advancement Team is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and results-oriented individual with a demonstrated ability to work within a campus culture that includes a diverse array of personalities and to cohesively manage multiple expectations.

MSU Spartan Fund (Athletics)

Competing within the prestigious Big Ten Conference, Michigan State University Athletics is a self–sustaining unit, and private financial support plays a crucial role.

The Spartan Fund secures philanthropic contributions through capital, endowment, annual gifts, and planned gifts in support of MSU Athletics. These gifts support our student-athletes, programs, and coaches in their quest for excellence.

Annually, nearly 700 student-athletes across 23 varsity programs, who are getting a world-class education while playing the sport they love. With support from Spartans and others across the country, we offer championship-level opportunities in the classroom, in competition, and within the community. We are helping shape the future of MSU Athletics.

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Development identifies, cultivates, and solicits gifts and pledges from donors and prospects capable of contributing $50,000 or more.

The Associate Director of Development is responsible for managing, developing, and maintaining a portfolio of donors to secure major gifts and planned gifts. The Associate Director of Development will be responsible for fundraising in specific regions within Michigan and will also have a regional assignment outside of the state. They will work closely with other athletic department leaders, coaches, and development colleagues to maximize donations for intercollegiate athletics and Michigan State University. This role may require frequent travel and regular participation in evening and weekend activities.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising:

Discovery, Cultivation, Solicitation:

  • Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects focusing on solicitations of $50,000 and above, with emphasis on 6- and 7-figure fundraising.
  • Conduct strategic moves with prospects and donors and participate in a minimum of 30 solicitations per year.
  • Complete at least 15-20 significant personal contacts per month with donors and prospects.
  • Provide consistent and appropriate contact, facilitate or make solicitations, and deliver effective stewardship.
  • Develop and maintain an awareness of social, business, and philanthropic cultures in a defined Region and serve as an expert liaison for the Michigan State Athletics community.
  • Identify and formally qualify new major and planned gift prospects by developing and executing long-range and short-range strategies and plans to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects, producing a continuous stream of donors capable of making gifts of $50,000 or more to Michigan State Athletics.

Strategy, Coordination, Collaboration:

  • Gather data, assess prospects, and develop strategies designed to realize the current and lifetime potential of individual prospects. Utilize gift reports to find new prospects for special gifts and major gifts teams.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with academic and other unit colleagues on campus.
  • Coordinate and facilitate activity that will directly result in prospect identification, engagement, and successful solicitation, including advising athletics leadership, coaches, and development colleagues on the culture, expectations, and needs of the University’s constituents.

Management, Planning:

  • Have a comprehensive understanding of Michigan State Athletics priorities and make a persuasive verbal and written case for supporting key programs and projects, effectively matching the interests of prospects to specific Athletics Department needs.
  • Assist with volunteer structures in recruiting and sustaining a strong volunteer network to assist in prospect identification, cultivation, and solicitation, as well as to provide expanded opportunities for key prospects to engage with Michigan State Athletics and the University as a whole.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as Spartan Fund liaison for varsity sport(s).
  • Participate in Athletic Development events as appropriate. This includes but is not limited to home and away football game activities, on and off-campus donor activities, other athletic events, etc.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing and/or Business; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public relations, volunteer administration, professional and higher education fund raising, marketing or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Five or more years of development or relevant experience, with at least three years of major gift experience.
  • Knowledge of laws, practices, philosophy, and ethics of charitable giving.
  • Demonstrated track record of development and/or productivity in a complex work environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience in athletics, athletic fundraising, and/or higher education preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a campus culture that includes a diverse array of personalities.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively in a fast-moving environment.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously, collaboratively, and within a team structure.
  • Experience with “Moves Management” or related strategic relationship development.
  • Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills. Available to manage 50% of travel, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, when needed.

If you review this job description and have done many of the responsibilities or have transferable skills, we want to hear from you and welcome your application We are seeking successful, ambitious fundraisers who want to become part of our team and help us help us in our ambitious campaign

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and cover letter

Special Instructions

HOW TO APPLY

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Patricia Karam, Director of Recruitment, at karampat@msu.edu.

Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.

Work Hours

8 am - 5 pm with some evenings and weekends

Website

Advancement.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends June 11, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised: Jun 5, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 4, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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