Major Gift Officer - Foundation

University of Michigan Health-West
Wyoming, MI
Requisition #: req11004

Shift: Days

FTE status: 1

On-call: No

Weekends: No

General Summary

Michigan Medicine is a groundbreaking organization for many reasons, and much of the work that we do is made possible because of philanthropy. The Michigan Medicine Office of Development raises an average of $200 million annually, which helps us to be a change agent of the world. Under the direction of the Managing Director, the Assistant Director of Development will play a critical role in the direct, front-line solicitation of individual prospects, cultivating and soliciting gifts that align with UM Health-West and UM Health-Sparrow strategic priorities with emphasis on lead annual gifts ($1,000 – $25,000 or more when appropriate) to support various programs across the University of Michigan Health Regional Network. In this role, the Assistant Director of Development will also identify and qualify major gift prospects. This position will assist on several cross-organization fundraising initiatives aimed at increasing the number of annual donors, and revenue, to various UM Health-Sparrow & UM Health-West programs. Your efforts will directly support the mission to enhance healthcare in the West and Mid-Michigan community.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • At least two years of annual giving, development, or similar experience.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Availability to work flexible hours which will include occasional weekend and evening hours.
  • Ability to travel regularly.
  • Candidate will be required to have reliable internet service when working remotely.
  • Development experience in a nonprofit or health system setting with a comprehensive development program preferred.
  • A track record that demonstrates solid fundraising results and success soliciting and closing annual gifts in the $1,000 - $25,000 range. Sales, public relations, or relevant professional experience is helpful preferred.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

  • Responsible for managing a portfolio of individual prospects and private foundations for the direct, face-to-face solicitation of gifts from $1,000 - $25,000 or more.
  • Communicate with, engage, and qualify philanthropic interests of potential donors.
  • Steward and engage existing annual donors to further cultivate and qualify for future giving and potential for major gifts.
  • Serve as a liaison to various departments across the network to partner and coordinate with major gift officers and help integrate larger major gift strategies as appropriate.
  • Coordinate involvement of appropriate department leads and staff in the gift solicitation process (when appropriate).
  • Partner with Project Coordinator to gather data, assess prospects, and develop strategies designed to realize the giving potential of individual and private foundation prospects.
  • Serve as a primary contact for and conduct general UM Health-West and UM Health-Sparrow grateful patient solicitation follow up.

Special Giving Programs: (20%)

  • Through a variety of methods and in close collaboration with other team members, raise annual gifts ($1,000 - $25,000 or more when appropriate). This includes but is not limited to:
    • Engaging with community-based organizations to enhance fundraising programs
    • Supporting team efforts around web-based peer-to-peer fundraising
    • Collaborating closely with the third-party fundraising initiatives
    • Leading specific fundraising projects and other activities as assigned
Project Management: (10%)

  • Work independently to achieve goals by utilizing both detail oriented and anticipatory instincts.
  • Manage multiple projects and priorities and meet challenging and changing deadlines.
  • Develop good working relationships with internal and external constituency groups and to work collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment.

Other: (10%)

  • Serve as a model of collaboration in the development community, while representing U-M Health Regional Network.
  • Build a comprehensive understanding of the U-M Health Regional Network priorities and make a persuasive verbal and written case for supporting key programs and projects, effectively matching the interests of prospects to specific needs.
Posted 2025-10-15

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