Job Description:

• Ensures dynamic processes in all phases of donor qualification. Develops and implements long- and short-term strategies to secure gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations through major, planned, and annual gifts. Directs the planning for major gift functions and donor recognition.
• In partnership with staff of the WMU Foundation, designs and implements a comprehensive plan for developing key external alliances by cultivating individual and other philanthropic support, and identifies fundraising opportunities that are mutually beneficial.
• Forges new relationships to build the medical school's visibility, impact, and financial resources. Develops strong, positive relationships with the medical school community. Works with recent medical students and residency graduates to build life-long relationships and connect them with established members of the alumni community.
• Provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight of development efforts in support of the medical school. Establishes measurable goals to increase fundraising results that are both aspirational and in alignment with medical school goals.
• Establishes and adheres to annual operating budgets and ensures that advancement efforts for the medical school operates in a fiscally prudent and productive way.
• Keeps abreast of current best practices in the development profession and evaluates new and emerging ideas for potential implementation at the medical school.
• Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises staff.

Short Job Description:

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• 10 years' relevant experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• 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.

Job Ref: S1210P

Job Reply URL: 4021

About Western Michigan University

One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.

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