Regional Director of Philanthropy Southeast Michigan (Adjunct) - Institutional Advancement

About the role

This position is responsible for cultivating and expanding relationships with alumni, parents, friends, and supporters of Grand Valley State University (GVSU) throughout Southeast Michigan. This position plays an important role in building GVSU's presence and philanthropic pipeline in the region by identifying new prospects, strengthening relationships with existing supporters, and creating meaningful opportunities for individuals to engage with and invest in the university. Working as part of the Philanthropy Team and in partnership with academic and university leaders, this position develops and implements strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors. This role has significant responsibility for managing a portfolio of prospective and current donors and for developing new relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual plan for the Southeast Michigan region to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective and current donors in support of short- and long-term university fundraising goals.
• Serve as a primary relationship manager for a portfolio of prospects and donors, including individuals with the capacity to make gifts of $15,0