Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR)

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 your skills and experience that are directly related.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, you will be 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 Medicine and the University of Michigan. Every person here helps advance this world-class institution. Working here adds purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

What You'll Do

• The Assistant Director will project manage a small number (2-3) of complex grant applications or projects each year that will grow the department's operations and goals.
• You will connect funders to faculty and staff at Michigan Medicine, supporting their work developing proposals.
• You will manage a portfolio of 15-25 foundations and corporations.
• Promote communications from the department among Michigan Medicine?s Development team.
• Research funders, to inform faculty and improve the team's understanding of corporations and foundations.
• Develop relationships with and proposals for corporate partners, such as events sponsorships or grants for specific philanthropic programs.
• Request for Proposal circulation is a task all members of the team undertake, including the Assistant Director.
• You will stay current on industry trends, best practices for research and latest opportunities for CFR.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Who We Are

Michigan Medicine is a groundbreaking organization for many reasons, and much of the work that we do is made possible because of philanthropy. Annually, the Michigan Medicine Office of Development raises on average $200 million in philanthropic gifts. The Office of Development supports an overall culture of flexibility with gift officers expected to work outside of their home offices meeting with donors, faculty, or colleagues a minimum of three days each week.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

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. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 3 years working as part of a business development team, in an academic environment, for a non-profit or public service organization or as part of a fundraising team.
• You can apply research tools to understand the giving history of a corporation or foundation.
• You can successfully manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive requests.
• The capability to excel in a complex matrix environment with finesse and an appreciation for differences among partners and colleagues.

Desired Qualifications*

• The three most desired qualities you will have: 1) experience with project management 2) a passion to be a good writer and editor and 3) an unquenchable curiosity.
• Either CFR or grants management experience.
• A capacity to analyze data.
• Experience working in higher education or within a complex healthcare environment.

Work Locations

The onsite location for this position is an office suite at the 777 Building. This provides free, on-site parking for staff.

You will be in a flexible, hybrid position. You will need to live in a commutable distance to the office with the expectation of working in the office 3 days a week, except while traveling on university business. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on our needs.

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

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

254022

Working Title

Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR)

Job Title

Major Gifts Officer Inter

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Exec Vp Med Affairs

Department

MM Devel. - Corp and Fnd Rel

Posting Begin/End Date

9/05/2024 - 9/19/2024

Career Interest

Development/Institutional Advancement