Annual Giving Manager

You must apply through the U-M Jobs website (umjobs.org). In order to be considered, your application package must include a resume and cover letter, not to exceed one page, describing how this position fits with and advances your career goals.

• A Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of fundraising experience in a university or non-profit setting.
• Experience in sales and marketing, or other related fields will be considered.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with an appreciation for process.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with individual donors, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to attend evening/weekend performances and events when needed.

• Dynamic self-starter who can think strategically and provide solutions.
• Ability to work well under pressure; embodies the values of persistence, perseverance, tenacity, integrity, and patience.
• Strategist that is motivated by deadlines and measurable outcomes.
• Experience with software programs for retrieving, organizing and researching appropriate donor/prospect information, as well as data gathering and manipulation.
• Experience with Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with and commitment to the arts, or eagerness to learn.
• Familiarity with Tessitura, UMS's database, and DART, the University's donor and alumni database.

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

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.