Regional Director of Development, Southeastern States

Job Summary

LSA Advancement builds philanthropic relationships to inspire transformational support for the liberal arts and sciences at the University of Michigan. You will have conversations about student support and scholarships, dinosaurs, economic recovery, and English literature, all in one day, sometimes in one discussion.

Who You Are

You are an active listener who enjoys meeting new people and can encourage someone to share their story with clarifying, thoughtful questions. You have a passion for the goals of higher education and can share them with a diverse audience. You are a strategic thinker who enjoys working toward a goal. You approach challenges with creativity and collaboration. You are a lifelong learner with curiosity about topics ranging from Astrophysics to Native American studies to Van Gogh.

What You'll Do

• Talk to alumni, parents, and friends about their experience on campus and the path they have followed since graduation.
• Guide discussions to help alumni understand LSA's priorities and connect them to their philanthropic involvement with LSA in a way that is meaningful to them.
• Cultivate potential donors and steward existing donors, ensuring they recognize the impact of their giving.
• Partner with academic departments or programs to help position them to receive major gifts.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree.
• Five or more years of previous experience in fundraising or a related relationship-building field, such as sales, financial industry, education, or marketing.
• Experience working and collaborating with a variety of partners.
• Demonstrated written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of business productivity tools such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Office and video conferencing applications (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet).
• Experience working with sensitive and confidential data.

Mission Statement

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.

Salary and Work Location

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. Salary is determined by direct, relevant experience and demonstrated past performance, while ensuring equity on our team. Our office is located at 309 Maynard Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This position is hybrid, with the major gift officer team typically being in the office on Tuesdays. Specific days in the office will be determined with your manager and team. This position also requires frequent travel across the southeastern states region. Your primary regional coverage will include these states: NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, and MS.

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.