Job Description

How to Apply

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At the University of Michigan School of Dentistry Development and Alumni Relations Team, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of support among our alumni, donors, and friends. As part of the nation's #1 ranked dental school, we are committed to advancing dental education, research, and patient care. Our team works diligently to create meaningful connections, generate philanthropic opportunities, and steward the resources that help maintain and elevate the excellence of our programs. Together, we ensure that the University of Michigan School of Dentistry continues to lead the way in shaping the future of oral health care.
 

Job Summary

In this role, you will oversee the identification, management, and stewardship of class agents, reunion volunteers, and reunion-giving initiatives while being responsible for soliciting high-end annual fund donors contributing between $1,000 and $10,000. Key responsibilities include developing strategic initiatives to engage targeted audiences to drive donations and designing a comprehensive communication plan for annual giving fundraising. Additionally, You will create and execute tailored stewardship plans for all donors with named funds, establish processes for gathering student impact statements, photos, and feedback for donor correspondence, and collaborate with departmental and school-wide committees to review the allocation and use of endowed donor funds. We ask that you be a strategic thinker with strong communication skills and a passion for donor engagement and stewardship. 

Mission Statement

MDentistry: Advancing health through education, service, research, and discovery.

MDentistry Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity, and Inclusion.

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. The University of Michigan is committed to fostering learning, creativity, and productivity and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by:

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care ? that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Responsibilities*

Annual Fund

Stewardship

Development Support/Collaboration/General

The above statements provide a general overview of the responsibilities and do not exhaustively list all tasks associated with the role
 

Required Qualifications*

Work Schedule

Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance is required. You may be required to work during non-business hours and on weekends. 

Work Locations

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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