Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Battle Creek, MI

Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. designs and implements a college/university fundraising program in the area of special and deferred gifts. Devises and executes plans to qualify, contact, and cultivate potential new donors. Being a Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a department/division. The Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate Director Major Gifts
  • Western Michigan University
  • Kalamazoo, MI FULL_TIME
  • Position Details

    Posting Summary

    College
    VP University Advancement-DIV

    Executive Area
    VP University Advancement

    Department
    University Advancement

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number
    S706P

    Job Type
    Full Time, Regular

    Pay Type
    Exempt/Salaried

    Pay Grade
    H

    Campus Location
    WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus

    Salary Range
    Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

    Number of Vacancies

    General Summary
    Identifies and promotes relationships with major donors with an emphasis on emerging gifts.

    Major Duties
    • Develops and promotes relationship strategies for major gift prospects in assigned portfolio.
    • Assists in identifying potential major gift prospects, including determining the interest and affiliation with the University.
    • Builds relationships with donors and assists in coordinating strategies and personal visits for the involvement of institutional partners.
    • Assists in writing major gift proposals and agreements.

    Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
    • Three years’ relevant experience.
    • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
    • Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
    • Demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, communications or related field.
    • Willingness to travel on a frequent basis.
    • Demonstrated professionalism.
    • Capable of motivating volunteers and donors.
    • Strong self-motivation.
    • Ability to work as a team member in a complex organization.
    • Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

    Desired Qualifications
    • Experience in higher education fundraising.
    • Proven success in building productive relationships with senior administrators, key business leaders, faculty, staff, institutional boards, volunteers or donors.

    Special Instructions to Applicants
    • Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
    • External applicants should use the WMU – Application.

    Additional Position Information
    • This is a one-year terminal position, with the potential of renewal.
    • Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation.
    • Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff.

    Physical requirements and working conditions
    • Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
    • Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.
  • 6 Days Ago

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Associate Director Major Gifts
  • Western Michigan University
  • Kalamazoo, MI FULL_TIME
  • Position Details Posting Summary College VP University Advancement-DIV Executive Area VP University Advancement Department University Advancement Posting Detail Information Posting Number S706P Job Ty...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Marketing Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Olivet College
  • Compass Group Careers
  • Olivet, MI INTERN
  • Location:We are hiring immediately for a Marketing Intern position.Address: 320 South Main Street Olivet, MI Note: online applications accepted only.Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Uncle Ed's Lube Center Manager 8017L
  • Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe
  • Kalamazoo, MI FULL_TIME
  • We’re seeking an exceptional Center Manager for our service facility. We need an experienced professional to manage it to the highest operational standards and excellence in customer satisfaction.This...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Uncle Ed's Lube Center Manager 8017L
  • Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe
  • Kalamazoo, MI FULL_TIME
  • We’re seeking an exceptional Center Manager for our service facility. We need an experienced professional to manage it to the highest operational standards and excellence in customer satisfaction.This...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Department Manager-General Merchandise
  • Follett Higher Education
  • Kalamazoo, MI FULL_TIME
  • Department Manager-General MerchandiseKalamazooPosition Overview Manages the General Merchandise department at a large store, including managing employee activities to meet the financial and marketing...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Project Director
  • CSM Group
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • SUMMARY: The Project Director (PD) is responsible for the overall leadership and execution of projects and people. The P...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Reconstruction Project Director
  • Kustom Us Inc
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Kustom US is expanding our Michigan team to include a skilled Reconstruction Project Dir...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Quality and Innovation
  • OnPoint
  • Allegan, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Director of Quality and Innovation: OnPoint is seeking an organized, committed professio...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Nursing
  • Bestinfo Systems LLC
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Director of Nursing_Kalamazoo, MI_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire Hi, Trust this finds you well! I'm a recruiter at Bestinfo ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Sales and Human Resources Communications
  • WK Kellogg Co
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Director
  • Csm Group
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • SUMMARY: The Project Director (PD) is responsible for the overall leadership and execution of projects and people. The P...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Director of Nursing
  • Ascension
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Details Sign-on bonus: $10000.00 Department: Nursing Schedule: FT Days; On-call As Needed Hospital: Borgess Place Locati...
  • 4/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Site Director- Kalamazoo
  • KinderCare Education
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companie...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Battle Creek is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, in northwest Calhoun County, at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers. It is the principal city of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which encompasses all of Calhoun County. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 52,347, while the MSA's population was 136,146. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.73 square miles (113.26 km2), of which 42.61 square miles (110.36 km2) is land and 1.12 square miles (2.90 km2) is water, making Battle Cree...
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Income Estimation for Major Gift Director - Higher Ed. jobs
$85,808 to $129,121
Battle Creek, Michigan area prices
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