A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your interest in this position, outline skills and experience that are related to this position and describe your interest in joining a fundraising team in support of advancing Michigan Medicine's mission.

The Office of Development supports a culture of flexibility, and a hybrid work arrangement is possible for this position. The position requires on-site work three days per week at the Michigan Medicine Development offices. This does require flexibility based on the work demands of projects/events.

Michigan Medicine is a groundbreaking organization for many reasons, and much of the work that we do is made possible because of philanthropy. The Michigan Medicine Office of Development raises an average of $200 million annually, which helps us to be a change agent of the world. The Office of Development supports an overall culture of flexibility with gift officers expected to be outside of their home offices meeting with donors, faculty or colleagues a minimum of three days each week.

Under the direction of the Director of Annual Giving, Leadership Annual Giving and Data Services, the Leadership Annual Giving Officer will play a critical role in the direct, front-line solicitation of leadership annual gifts ($1,000 - $25,000 or more when appropriate) to support various programs across Michigan Medicine. In this role, the Leadership Annual Giving Officer will also identify and qualify major gift prospects. The Leadership Annual Giving Officer will work on several cross-organization fundraising initiatives aimed at increasing the number of leadership annual donors, and revenue, to various Michigan Medicine programs. 

Leadership Annual Giving Solicitation (60%)

• Responsible for managing a portfolio of prospects and for the direct, face-to-face solicitation of gifts from $1,000 - $25,000 or more.
• Communicate with, engage, and qualify philanthropic interests of potential donors.
• Steward and engage existing annual donors to further cultivate and qualify for future giving and potential for major gifts. 
• Serve as a liaison to various core fundraising teams across Michigan Medicine to partner and coordinate with major gift officers and help integrate larger major gift strategies as appropriate.
• Work with liaison leads in partnering gift teams to gain broad expertise in various areas to represent the programs in conversations with prospects, volunteers, and donors.
• Coordinate involvement of appropriate faculty and staff in the gift solicitation process (when appropriate).
• Serve as a primary contact for and conduct general Michigan Medicine grateful patient solicitation follow up. 

Special Giving Programs: (20%)

• Through a variety of methods and in close collaboration with other Michigan Medicine Office of Development team members, raise leadership annual gifts ($1,000 - $25,000 or more when appropriate). This includes but not limited to:
  • Engaging with community-based organizations to enhance fundraising programs
  • Supporting team efforts around web-based peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Collaborating closely with the third-party fundraising initiatives
  • Leading specific fundraising projects and other activities as assigned

Project Management: (10%)

• Work independently to achieve goals by utilizing both detail oriented and anticipatory instincts. 
• Manage multiple projects and priorities and meet challenging and changing deadlines.
• Develop good working relationships with internal and external constituency groups and to work collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment.

Other: (10%)

• Serve as a model of collaboration in the development community, while representing Michigan Medicine Development values and its unique role at the University of Michigan.
• Build a comprehensive understanding of the Michigan Medicine Office of Development priorities and make a persuasive verbal and written case for supporting key programs and projects, effectively matching the interests of prospects to specific medical development and University needs.
• Other projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree 
• At least two years of annual giving, development, or similar experience
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Availability to work flexible hours which will include occasional weekend and evening hours
• Ability to travel regularly
• Candidate will be required to have reliable internet service

• Development experience in a nonprofit or academic health system setting with a comprehensive development program. 
• A track record that demonstrates solid fundraising results and success soliciting and closing leadership gifts in the $1,000 - $25,000 range. business to business sales, public relations, or relevant professional experience is helpful.

The onsite location for this position is in the 777 Building. This provides free on-site parking for staff. The Office of Development supports a culture of flexibility, and a hybrid work arrangement is possible for this position. The position requires on-site work three days per week at the Michigan Medicine Development offices. This does require flexibility based on the work demands of projects/events. 

This position may be eligible for flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment. 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.