Major Gift Associate - Mike Ilitch School of Business

Major Gift Associate - Mike Ilitch School of Business

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced

Major Gift Associate - Mike Ilitch School of Business at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

JOB PURPOSE

Assist the major gift fundraising professionals in the Mike Ilitch School of Business (Business) with the coordination, preparation, and follow-up of fundraising and cultivation strategies. Analyze data and prepare reports to support donor stewardship and recognition. Collaborate with the Office of Gift Administration to draft gift agreements, memoranda of agreement, and other pledge documentation. Prepare information related to named endowed and expendable funds.

Serve as a liaison for the major gifts program with prospective and current donors. This position reports to the Senior Director, Major Gifts - Mike Ilitch School of Business.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Essential functions are the primary duties/major job responsibilities that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential functions are listed in order of importance.)

% Time

Assist the major gift fundraising professionals with planning, developing, and implementing fundraising plans and initiatives to meet major gift goals and objectives. Track and monitor personalized plans created for potential major gift donors based on established strategies. Facilitate preparation of high-level briefing materials for Business and university leadership. 20%

Work with major gift and donor experience officers to review major gift stewardship portfolios. Coordinate with officers, dean's office, and others as appropriate to support stewardship activities. Analyze data and prepare reports to support donor stewardship and recognition. Prepare information related to named endowed and expendable funds.

15%

Collaborate with the Office of Gift Administration to draft gift agreements, memoranda of agreement, and other pledge documentation. Coordinate with Business colleagues to ensure timely and accurate routing of major donor contributions to central development for processing. 15%

In collaboration with Prospect Development, prepare, organize, and distribute prospect materials, event and meeting briefings, and research profiles. Work directly with Prospect Development to maintain and analyze prospect portfolios for major gift officers. 15%

Collaborate with Development and Alumni Communications to generate fundraising communication pieces, including solicitation correspondence, proposals, and related materials. 15%

Prepare and gather statistical data for analysis and reporting purposes. Track key performance indicators based upon divisional reports and dashboards. Report and monitor progress toward monthly measurables and annual fundraising goals for Business. 10%

Collaborate with divisional units as directed by supervisor, as well as other university units, to ensure operational efficiencies within the unit. 5%

Route and answer routine major donor correspondence and inquiries, as appropriate. Initiate follow-up actions on pending matters. Special projects and other related duties in support of the major gifts program as assigned. 5%

WORK CONTEXT

This grid characterizes the position scope.

Job

Reports to:

Senior Director/Chair

Leadership Accountability:
Implements operating plan

Supervisory Accountability:
None

Organizational Accountability:
None

Financial Accountability:
None

Customer Accountability:
Interfaces with customers outside the S/C/D

Freedom to Act:
Subject to general input from supervisor

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education   Bachelor's degree

Additional Education Information:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in business administration, marketing, public relations, or related field.

Reasonable knowledge and understanding of university policies and procedures.

Experience   Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a development or marketing professional, including developing and executing plans.

Professional understanding of, and interest…