HOW TO APPLY

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

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.

WHO WE ARE

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years in annual giving/development
• Experience with DART or other alumni donor database use
• Experience with communication, marketing or development writing, and promotions