This position will set the strategic direction for major gifts acquisition and stewardship for the University of Michigan Dearborn College of Arts, Sciences and Letters (CASL) in consultation with senior development/campaign leadership and the dean. The director of development is responsible for identifying, qualifying, soliciting and stewarding individuals and corporations capable of making major gifts to the university. Responsibilities: - Consistently secure outright major gifts of $25,000+, focusing on gifts of $100,000 and above by developing and managing a robust portfolio of key individual major donor prospects. - Be attentive to planned and legacy-giving opportunities and provide appropriate information to potential donors, leveraging experts at the Dearborn and Ann Arbor campuses. - Establish consistent, effective collaboration, communication and coordination with the director of institutional partnerships & strategic giving on corporate and foundation funding opportunities and initiatives. - Work with university leaders and the CASL team to understand funding priorities and to direct major and planned gift efforts. - Provide research briefings and other materials to prepare leaders for donor interactions. - Plan and direct programs to identify and engage volunteer leaders for the campaign and fundraising activities. - Collaborate with the stewardship officer to develop customized impact and stewardship plans.
