Job Information
Michigan State University Associate Director, Development Parent / Development Officer II in East Lansing, Michigan
Working/Functional Title
Associate Director, Development Parent
Position Summary
Michigan State University is seeking a seasoned, independent-working, motivated advancement professional to plan, implement, and continually enhance a comprehensive university advancement parent and family philanthropy program. This program's purpose is to increase the number of parents and families giving to MSU and the depth of their giving. This focuses on engaging parents and families of MSU students with the university and with each other; to strengthen the MSU relationship with parents and families; and to encourage their philanthropic support. #LI-PK1
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate Director of Development is expected to be an accomplished, responsive, and collaborative member of the Office of Philanthropy for Undergraduate Education (OPUE) team who executes an aggressive schedule of donor activity to ensure a continuous pipeline of private support for the university. The Associate Director will report directly to the Senior Director of Development, OPUE.
The duties of the Associate Director of Development: Parent and Family Philanthropy include, but are not limited to:
Portfolio Management / Fundraising
Manage a portfolio of 75 parent and family prospects, research selected parents and families to identify, develop strategy for, and cultivate potential planned and major gifts.
Coordinate with colleagues in the discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift parent prospects likely to support specific university programs and activities.
Develop proposals and gift agreements and coordinate with University Advancement staff and unit partners for major gift parent and family prospects.
Maintain records and resource materials to assist in the cultivation of major gift parent and family prospects interested in supporting university programs and activities.
Plan and host campus visits for major gift prospects with program directors, faculty, and/or university leadership as part of the strategic cultivation process.
Program and Volunteer Management
Maintain, identify, engage and steward the Parent and Family Ambassador Council members and their philanthropic support.
Partner and participate in MSU’s annual Family Weekend to increase audience awareness for philanthropic impact opportunities.
Host virtual and in-person meetings/events to discover and cultivate potential parent and family prospects.
Develop promotional materials, transmittal letters and other supportive material required for discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Parent and Family audiences.
Campus Partner and Divisional Collaboration
Work with Data Analytics and other university departments to acquire accurate and timely data from Student Information System (SIS) to broadly research, personally engage, and appropriately code prospects in UA’s Ascend database.
Educate University Advancement colleagues on program purpose, goals, and opportunities for collaboration.
Partner with University Advancement’s Annual Giving team on mass-solicitation strategies for Parent and Family audiences.
Serve as a vital member of the OPUE team during MSU’s next campaign and beyond.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Development, OPUE.
Minimum 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;
Three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public relations, volunteer administration, professional and higher education fund raising, marketing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred.
Five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive experience in professional fundraising, public relations, or marketing
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience in public speaking.
Collaborative team-oriented style.
Experience with “Moves Management” or related strategic relationship development.
Demonstrated experience closing gifts, or business deals, of $50,000 or more
Working knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable giving.
Travel involving automobile, airline, and rail.
Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and cover letter
Special Instructions
HOW TO APPLY
If you have any questions regarding this position, please get in touch with Patricia Karam, Director of Talent Acquisition, at karampat@msu.edu.
All candidates must submit an application, resume, and cover letter through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system; the URL for this website is careers.msu.edu. (https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/511567/associate-vice-presidentexec-mgt) Please indicate the position number 1021136 when submitting your application.
Work Hours
Mainly 8-5, with the exception of donor and alumni centered events
Website
https://advancement.msu.edu/
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends February 18, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.
