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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

In this role, you will oversee the identification, management, and stewardship of class agents, reunion volunteers, and reunion-giving initiatives while being responsible for soliciting high-end annual fund donors contributing between $1,000 and $10,000. Key responsibilities include developing strategic initiatives to engage targeted audiences to drive donations and designing a comprehensive communication plan for annual giving fundraising. Additionally, you will create and execute tailored stewardship plans for all donors with named funds, establish processes for gathering student impact statements, photos, and feedback for donor correspondence, and collaborate with departmental and school-wide committees to review the allocation and use of endowed donor funds. We ask that you be a strategic thinker with strong communication skills and a passion for donor engagement and stewardship. 

Mission Statement

MDentistry: Advancing health through education, service, research and discovery.
 

MDentistry Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity, and Belonging.

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by: 

Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences. Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.
 Who We Are

At the University of Michigan School of Dentistry Development and Alumni Relations Team, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of support among our alumni, donors, and friends. As part of the nation's #1 ranked dental school, we are committed to advancing dental education, research, and patient care. Our team works diligently to create meaningful connections, generate philanthropic opportunities, and steward the resources that help maintain and elevate the excellence of our programs. Together, we ensure that the University of Michigan School of Dentistry continues to lead the way in shaping the future of oral health care.

Why Work at Michigan?

The School of Dentistry is consistently ranked as the #1 dental school in the United States and the world. We embrace diversity in many forms and champion diversity of thought and culture. Our Mission, core values, and additional information about our school can be found on our website. The University of Michigan also offers comprehensive benefits to help you stay well and to support you as you plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:
 

Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave.A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after the first year of employment.Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.Life insurance.Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.Work-life programs to strengthen a workplace culture that supports personal and family life, including child care, elder care, lactation resources, and mental and emotional health services.
 Responsibilities*

Annual Fund
 

Analyze available data to create a comprehensive annual giving strategyWrite and design annual appeals for email, direct mail, social media, and phone campaignsBe the liaison to U-M's Annual Giving, Stewardship, and Reporting Information Analysis teamsWork with advancement team colleagues on alumni and donor-related events and programs, which may include writing remarks for college leadershipMonitor annual giving funds and expenses for forecasting, prepare standard and custom reports, respond to inquiries from SoD constituencies, and analyze annual fund programs for return on investment
 

Stewardship
 

Produce specialized stewardship materials for scholarship donorsHelp with stewardship strategies for high-end donors, including individualized mementos and lettersUpdate stewardship and other interactions in DART, record student scholarship information in DARTBuild a comprehensive stewardship plan under the direction of the Director of DevelopmentLead production, guest list preparation, and other logistics for the annual donor and scholar eventsLead the School of Dentistry's Gift Fund Captain work relative to endowment use and donor intent
 

Development Support/Collaboration/General
 

Build relationships with faculty and staff to identify and enhance opportunities for annual giving, donor stewardship, and engagementOversee endowed accounts, scholarships, professorships, and other funds to ensure accurate tracking of donor intent and fund balancesWork with the CFO and related teams in regular meetings to manage stewardship and adhere to U-M's fundraising guidelines and performance standardsCollaborate with key stakeholders, including the Alumni Officer and the Dental Honor Fraternity, to establish donor engagement plans, manage databases, assist with events, and handle financial documentation and office duties

The above statements provide a general overview of the responsibilities and do not exhaustively list all tasks associated with the role.
 

Required Qualifications*Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years in annual giving/developmentExperience with DART or other alumni donor database useExperience with communication, marketing or development writing, and promotions
 Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional InformationA competitive offer package will be presented based on the skills and experience of the selected candidate.Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
 Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

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

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.