Senior Director of Donor Relations

2 weeks ago


Lansing, Michigan, United States Michigan State University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director of Donor Relations to join our team at Michigan State University. This is a unique opportunity to lead our donor relations efforts and play a key role in fostering lasting relationships between the University and its benefactors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive donor relations strategy to increase donor satisfaction and drive fundraising growth.
  • Collaborate with Advancement Engagement team leadership and University Advancement Senior Leadership to execute a high-performing donor relations program.
  • Design and implement a donor-centric donor relations and stewardship plan to build trust and fulfillment through strategic and meaningful contact, experiences, and outstanding hospitality and service.
  • Manage a staff of professionals with responsibilities in stewardship programs, acknowledgments, impact reporting, loyalty societies, scholarship reporting, and principal gift donor experiences.
  • Provide recommendations to Advancement and University leadership on stewardship and donor relations to develop strategic direction, determine priorities, and initiate and monitor the performance of efforts consistent with those priorities.
Requirements
  • 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.
  • Five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in professional and higher education fundraising, public relations, marketing, development of budgets, preparation and presentation of case statements and analysis of operations.
  • Fundraising and donor relations experience, including a proven track record of stewarding gifts of $1M or more.
What We Offer

Michigan State University is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.



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