Director Principal Gifts

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
• External applicants should use the WMU – Application.

College

College VP University Advancement-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP University Advancement

Department

Department University Advancement

Posting Number

Posting Number S1636P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade J

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

• Cultivates, contributes and promotes relationships with donors of Principal Gifts.

• Develops and promotes relationship strategies for principal gift prospects in assigned portfolio of many high-level donors.
• Coordinates university strategies with principal gift prospects, including determining the interest and affiliation with the University.
• Builds relationships with donors and assists in coordinating strategies and personal visits for the involvement of institutional partners.
• Achieves and models highest levels of relationship-building and fundraising performance through efforts as an individual contributor.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience closing, or participating in closing, gifts at the $1M-$10M level.
• Experience stewarding gifts in the $1M-$10M level.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel on a frequent basis.
• Demonstrated high customer service orientation and the ability to function as a VIP concierge in a complex organization.
• Proven ability to collaborate and drive complex, multi- unit gifts.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state.

• Experience in higher education fundraising.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive

• Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
• External applicants should use the WMU – Application.

• This is a two-year terminal position, with the potential to be renewed.
• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:
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• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements. Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have some relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience closing, or participating, in closing several gifts at the $1M-$10M level?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience stewarding gifts at the $1M-$10M level?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have demonstrated ability to work independently?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have demonstrated high customer service orientation?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you willing and able to function as a VIP concierge in complex organizations?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the willingness to travel on a frequent basis?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have proven ability to collaborate and drive complex, multi-unit gifts?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to travel in-state and out-of-state?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you a Certified Fund Raising Executive?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience in higher education fundraising?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.