Senior Director of Development, CSS
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
The College of Social Science at Michigan State University works to solve the most complex global societal challenges while achieving transformational impact for the common good. With almost 7,000 undergraduate students and over 1000 graduate students, the College is the largest on campus and has over 12 degree granting programs. The college has over 400 faculty members who are committed to exceptional instructional, research, and outreach services. Area of strengths involve multiple disciplines and concepts, ranging from the widespread use of artificial intelligence to the challenges of combating cybercrime; from the need for creative ways to promote well-being and address mental and physical health across the life span; to the advances that happen when historical insights and advanced analytics are used to craft and evaluate sound public policies. The College works tirelessly to transform the human experience and inspire leaders.
Founded in 1967, James Madison College (JMC) was established with a visionary goal: to blend the intimate qualities of a small college with the resources and opportunities of a large research university. Our focus is on public affairs, deeply rooted in the liberal arts, and we have been a leader in this field since our inception. At JMC, students experience the best of both worlds. They live and learn in designated residence halls, like Case Hall, which not only houses students but also faculty offices, academic advisors, classrooms, seminar rooms, the South Pointe dining hall, and the JMC library. This immersive environment fosters a learning experience that goes beyond traditional classroom walls.
The Senior Director of Development serves as the chief development officer for the College of Social Science and oversees the fundraising programs for both the College of Social Science as well as James Madison College. This blended position is a unique opportunity for a seasoned fundraiser to lead comprehensive fundraising strategies for both programs. The ideal candidate will maximize each college’s philanthropic potential and serve as a player-coach to frontline fundraisers in both units. In this capacity, the Senior Director manages a personal portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and employs a rigorous, strategic moves management program to ensure that prospects are consistently engaged and moved through the development pipeline.
In addition to personally cultivating and soliciting major and principal gifts, the Senior Director manages 6 direct reports, including 3 frontline fundraisers, and collaborates closely with the Deans and the leadership teams of both colleges. This leadership role involves working with senior administrators and department chairs to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and to foster a culture of philanthropy.
As MSU enters into its next comprehensive campaign, the Senior Director will assume a pivotal role in helping to shape both colleges’ campaign priorities. This includes leading efforts to assess program needs, recruiting and training volunteers, finalizing case statements, identifying and cultivating prospects, and soliciting contributions from alumni to reach both colleges’ goals. A particular focus will be placed on identified prospects with major and principal gift capacity.
The Senior Director will also coordinate the colleges’ administrative and operational activities related to fundraising, working to increase private sector contributions through a targeted and integrated approach. This includes ensuring the strategic recruitment and training of alumni and volunteers, conducting thorough needs assessments, developing and reviewing proposals, and actively soliciting contributions to support the colleges’ ambitious goals.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising:
Personnel Management:
Programmatic Management:
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Direction is received from the Executive Director of Constituency Programs and from the Deans of the College of Social Science and James Madison College.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of the College of Social Science and James Madison College Associate and Assistant Directors of Development and other College of Social Science /alumni relations College advancement administrative staff.
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; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in professional and higher education fundraising, public relations, marketing, development of budgets, preparation and presentation of case statements and analysis of operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. T.
If you have experience with the responsibilities outlined in this job description or possess transferable skills, we encourage you to apply! We seek driven, successful fundraisers to join our team and contribute to our ambitious campaign.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Resume and cover letter
HOW TO APPLY
If you have any questions regarding this position, please get in touch with Patricia Karam, Director of Talent Acquisition, at karampat@msu.edu .
Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
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MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment, and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
About Michigan State University
Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.
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