Michigan State University · 1 day ago
Assoc Director of Devel, Student Success / Development Officer II
East Lansing, MI
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expMichigan State University’s Student Success development team is responsible for raising funds for crucial initiatives dedicated to the undergraduate student experience. The Associate Director of Development will be instrumental in helping the unit achieve aggressive goals by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individuals for significant support.
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Hiring Manager
Patricia Karam, PHR,SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Engage in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, professional groups, and key constituencies in support of Student Success initiatives at Michigan State University
Collaborate and coordinate with University Advancement and the administrators and faculty of the divisions that MSU Student Success covers to create and carry out fundraising strategies and solicitation of gifts of $100,000 and more
Identify and maintain an active pool of 75 prospects under strategic management
Achieve the unit fundraising goals through an active and consistent program of prospect/donor outreach that includes 180 significant contacts annually
Utilize phone calls, email, mail, social media, and other strategies to identify, connect with, and engage alumni with the goal of soliciting financial support
Identify, qualify, and work to build strong, engaged relationships with major gift prospects to determine and merge prospect passions/interests/needs with MSU Student Success areas of funding priority and opportunity
Schedule prospect/donor visits with members of the unit leadership, faculty, or other Development colleagues, when appropriate
Serve as a liaison officer between the unit and donors and potential donors to ensure that such information and service as may be desired is provided to the full extent permitted by University policy, rules, and regulations
Serve as a consultant to donors on the tax advantage of various types of gifts
Plan and host campus visits for donors or potential donors or their representatives
Prepare annual personal fundraising goals and analyze/report goal accomplishment
Assist in planning and implementing special purpose appeals as necessary
Interpret needs/priorities of University Health and Wellbeing, Spartan Wellbeing Collective, and other MSU Student Success units, verbally and in writing, to engender a level of understanding that is conducive to giving
Participate as part of the MSU Student Success development team on strategic planning and initiatives, budgeting, reporting, and special events
Assist the Senior Director of Development in executing the plan for the 2030 comprehensive campaign. This includes the development of funding priorities, the identification and cultivation of leadership gifts, recruitment of volunteers, and development of the case for support
Build working relationships with internal constituents to enhance information exchange between MSU Student Success units, including faculty and administrators, of appropriate fundraising strategies
Prepare annual personal fundraising goals and analyze/report goal accomplishment
Assist in planning and implementing special purpose appeals as necessary
Attend appropriate workshops and seminars to enhance professional development
Act as a public goodwill ambassador for Michigan State University and all the units contained within the MSU Student Success divisions
Ensure best practices in office systems, practices, files, and record keeping; ensure effective use of strategic tools and resources such as contact reports, prospect management, research, analysis, and the Ascend database
Interact with Michigan State University alumni/individuals/Corporations/Businesses/Employees and corporate leadership – in order to solicit potential donors, manage donor requests, and cultivate and train them as potential volunteers
Interact with Faculty and Department Chairs, Program Directors, and other University leaders – in order to assist in the understanding and implementation of fundraising procedures, to seek their advice on funding needs, to answer development questions, to advise them on development strategy, and to solicit them as potential donors
Interact with Peers – in order to obtain advice and counsel on options being considered for programs and coordinate the cultivation and solicitation of donor prospects
Qualification
Required
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing and/or Business
Three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public relations, volunteer administration, professional and higher education fund raising, marketing or related field
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Bachelors degree; Masters degree preferred
Five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive experience in professional fundraising, public relations, marketing or related field
Working knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable giving
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience in public speaking
Collaborative team-oriented style
Experience with 'Moves Management' or related strategic relationship development
Ability to 'close' gifts or business deals with demonstrative experiences closing gifts of $50,000 or more
Travel involving automobile, airline, and rail
Possession of a valid vehicle operators license
Company
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$118.22MKey Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUS Department of EnergyDenso
2025-09-23Grant· $0.9M
2025-03-27Grant· $48.5M
2024-10-30Grant
Leadership Team
Raymond Boeman
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Stephanie Vasko
Senior UX Researcher, MSU College of Arts and Letters
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