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Michigan Giving · 1 week ago

Institute Partnership and Strategy Manager

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

Michigan Giving is dedicated to advancing research and scholarship around firearm injury prevention. The Institute Partnership and Strategy Manager will lead the development and management of partnerships with external organizations to further the Institute's mission and strategic priorities, while also collaborating with internal stakeholders to enhance fundraising efforts.

Fundraising

Responsibilities

Source and nurture relationships with external organizations to engage with the Institute

Cultivate relationships with partners to identify opportunities for potential external partnerships

Partner with the OUD to support the fundraising interests for the Institute in service to the university

Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for partner development and engagement with both internal and external stakeholders

Benchmark the success of other programs and research prospective partners and fundraisers

Proactively market the Institute's core assets in research, evidence-based program developed by the Institute, and training based upon current knowledge of the trends, needs and opportunities to a wide range of partners and audiences

Represent the Institute at various meetings and conferences, and be able to communicate the power of the mission and priorities to engage more interest and support

Initiate outreach with accountability for initial communication to gauge and cultivate interest

In collaboration with the OUD, lead efforts to identify potential partners who would be interested in financially supporting the advancement of the Institute's priorities in research, programming, and capital development

Perform in-person cultivation and solicitation visits to foster strong relationships and advance funding opportunities

Collaborate with OUD to create persuasive proposals, grant applications, engagement materials, and impact reports tailored to funder expectations

In collaboration with the OUD, ensure proactive stewardship and recognition of donors through consistent communication, reporting, and relationship management

Work with OUD to document relevant fundraising activities in the university's development database

Collaborate with Institute leadership and OUD's Corporate and Foundation Relations team to identify new and leverage existing corporate/foundation funding opportunities

Work with peers in the Office of University Development to share contacts, coordinate approaches, and amplify results

Manage and develop (expand) our National Advisory Board

Qualification

FundraisingExternal relationsPartnership developmentProposal developmentCommunication skillsResearch understandingStrategic thinkingRelationship buildingWriting skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred

Understanding of external relations, fundraising or foundation/corporate relations, preferably in higher education or a complex non-profit organization

Understanding of research and ability to communicate it in lay terms

Exceptional relationship-building and communications skills

Strong writing, proposal development, and presentation skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment

Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Ability to communicate about research findings in an accessible and effective manner

Preferred

Understanding of the firearm injury prevention funding landscape and topics

Proven track record of building external partnerships that results in securing financial support

Experience working with faculty on external relations, fundraising or foundation/corporate relations, preferably in higher education or a complex non-profit organization

Experience in the field of firearm injury prevention, or related fields (e.g., youth violence prevention, injury prevention, suicide prevention)

Ability to translate vision and complex science into inspiring funding opportunities

Excellent written and verbal skills for writing appeals, reports, and engaging with stakeholders and donors

Ability to travel and participate in evening and weekend activities as needed