Director of Donor Relations

Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor • Ann Arbor, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world. Position Summary The Director of Donor Relations will build a network of CUWAA constituents, to include alumni, donors, donor prospects, past or current parents, and community leaders. The Director of Donor Relations will personally participate in prospect qualification, plus cultivation and solicitation of major, planned, and estate gifts, focusing on solicitations of gifts or pledges of $25,000+. This is a full-time position that reports to the Vice President for Advancement and is located on the Ann Arbor, Michigan campus.

Requirements

• Development techniques with desire to grow in professional expertise through continuing education
• Build lasting relationships with prospects and donors
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action with multiple tasks
• Interpersonal skills using tact and patience through oral and written communication
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Be available for evening and weekend work as needed
• Willingness to travel
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)
• A bachelor's degree is required and at least three years of experience that relates directly to fundraising or sales is preferred.
• Must be computer literate with an understanding of development or fundraising techniques and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate existing major gift donors and qualify new major gift prospects for both Concordia University Wisconsin and Concordia University Ann Arbor equally, with an emphasis on connections within the community and select regions nationally to either campus.
• Manage a portfolio of donors and donor prospects.
• Establish and manage a schedule of qualification, cultivation, and gift solicitation visits, especially among key alumni, parents, university friends, and community leaders.
• Work closely with the various members of the Advancement team in the planning and execution of special events related to major gift fundraising, alumni relations, and church relations.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the members of the Advancement staff to accomplish the goals of the University at large.
• Be open to other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the vice president.
• Conduct all activities within the budget established by the University.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director