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Job Description
Working/Functional Title
Development Associate
Position Summary
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
The Development Associates Program in University Advancement provides entrylevel positions that allow the University to recruit and hire individuals with the foundational skills and motivation necessary to be successful fundraisers.
The Development Associates will serve as entrylevel fundraisers within the central office of University Advancement. They will work within an environment heavily concentrated on mentorship and professional coaching that will afford the candidate an opportunity to learn the art and science of fundraising at Michigan State University. The curriculum will focus on portfolio management of individuals with an emphasis on the discovery/qualification cultivation solicitation and stewardship of Michigan State University alumni/donors primarily focused within the state of Michigan.
This is a contract position funded for one year from the date of hire with the possibility of extension. The position will be funded annually with anticipation that the successful candidate(s) will be wellpositioned to transition into a fulltime University Advancement position within a 1218 month time frame.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prospect Management and Fundraising:
- Interface and coordinate prospect identification efforts with college/unit development teams Annual Giving team and MSU Alumni Engagement Officers.
- Represent the University at fundraising meetings and other appropriate occasions speak to professional organizations and other appropriate groups and host developmentrelated functions.
- Build and manage a development portfolio.
- Discover cultivate solicit and steward leadership annual and entrylevel major gift prospects primarily within the State of Michigan.
- Followup on leads provided by the Annual Giving Team and the Prospect Development team.
- Develop individual fundraising style to ensure firstyear benchmarks are reached.
Orientation Learning and Continual Training:
- Develop proficiency of systems utilized by development officers including Ascend (Salesforce) Pledge Assistant Briefing Papers Scholarships and Endowment Database Endowment Calculator etc.
- Develop working knowledge of tax laws affecting Charitable Giving.
- Develop an understanding of departments across University Advancement and how they complement major gift work including event planning/management Annual Giving Alumni Office etc.
- Attend University Advancement monthly meetings to build knowledge of fundraising priorities.
- Meet regularly with the Development Associates Team.
- Meet regularly with Director Development Associates Program.
- Perform sixmonth performance evaluations and complete an Annual Review to assess progress toward learning goals.
- Attend conferences/trainings offered by University Advancement for ongoing professional development.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Direction received from the Director Development Associates Program.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Michigan State University alumni/parents/friends/corporations/businesses/employees to cultivate and solicit as potential donors and work with them as volunteers on boards/councils/groups.
- Regional major and gift planning colleagues and constituencybased development colleagues to coordinate cultivation and solicitation strategies for prospects to maximize gift potential.
- Michigan State University executive management to consult and coordinate work within University structure to aid in the discovery of potential donors and gain support of special projects.
- Michigan State University Vice President of University Advancement and Associate Vice President of University Development to advise on the progress of specific campaign regional goals.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired by completing a four year college program in Communications Public Relations or Marketing; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in professional fundraising public relations marketing or a related field such as nonprofit management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Travel is required throughout the year both instate and outofstate. Must possess a valid vehicle operators license at the time of hire.
Desired Qualifications
A Bachelors degree; Business Communications Marketing NonProfit Management and/or Public Relations preferred; demonstrated organizational interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
If you review this job description and have performed many of the responsibilities or have transferable skills we want to hear from you and welcome your application! We are seeking successful ambitious fundraisers who want to become part of our team and help us in our ambitious campaign!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
Required Application Materials
Resume and cover letter
Special Instructions
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Patricia Karam Director of Recruitment at .
Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
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Work Hours
8 am 5 pm with possible evenings and weekends
Description of End Date
This is an offdated position funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal
Website
Advancement.msu
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remotefriendly. Remotefriendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends April 8 2025 at 11:55 P.M.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
