Corporate Relations Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Michigan

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.

Summary

The Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) will execute Michigan Medicine's strategy for professional foundations, corporate partnerships, and associations/other organizations as part of a collaborative team to design and implement campus visits while growing support with intentionality. They will synthesize complex information from principal investigators and program leaders and work with them to approach prospective funders.

Within the Michigan Medicine Office of Development, the Associate Director will support their colleagues by assessing the fit of faculty members' research for foundation funding and collaborating to meet institutional fundraising goals. By working across all of Michigan Medicine's Departments, members of the CFR team are ambassadors for the Development team, working with a diverse range of people across units. The position calls for initiative taking, intellectual curiosity, superior interpersonal skills and political savvy.

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.

Our core institutional values are integrity, respect, inclusion, diversity and equity.

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 MM Office of Development raises on average $200 million in philanthropic gifts which support research, patient care and education. The Office of Development supports a culture of flexibility which includes the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

• Secure grants and major gifts from corporations and foundations by building and facilitating lasting internal and external partnerships. Help create cross-institutional big ideas that advance the organization's mission while contributing substantially to Michigan Medicine's fundraising goals.
• With the Michigan Medicine Development Team and the University of Michigan's CFR team, develop and implement strategies to identify and engage non-profit and corporate donors in creative ways, growing and diversifying philanthropic support.
• Serve as primary point of contact for a portfolio of foundations and corporations, becoming an expert on each one. Develop and lead the implementation of evidence-based strategies to approach those entities in collaboration with leaders and colleagues across the University.
• Work with faculty to develop successful proposals. This may involve writing and editing, or resourcing projects.
• Coach and mentor Michigan Medicine development team members, supporting an environment of professional growth and encouraging the mastery of development best practices.
• Present to faculty and staff groups on strategies for approaching foundations.
• Collaborate with fellow Corporate and Foundation Relations officers to provide tools and content to enhance faculty insight by building useful systems.
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices for research and emerging opportunities for CFR.
• Build consensus on solicitation strategies and navigate complex organizational systems to produce positive outcomes.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least five years of experience or equivalent in non-profit development, preferably direct fundraising, and some interaction with corporate and foundation relations in an educational environment.
• Ability to apply research tools to understand a funding landscape and inform strategy.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and leadership ability as well as comfort managing up.
• Ability to create collaborations across stakeholder groups.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive requests.
• Excellent analytical skills and sound judgement.
• Ability to work in a complex matrix environment with finesse, tact, and appreciation for differences among stakeholders and colleagues.
• Candidate must have reliable internet when working remotely.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience working within an academic medical system, a research lab, pharma/biotech or in seeking out research funding.
• Understanding of the mechanisms involved in multi-year fundraising campaigns.
• Experience writing grants.
• Demonstrated project management skills with ability to develop and implement
  communications strategies and assess performance.
• Experience with foundations that support cancer and basic science research.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Work Locations

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

This position may be eligible for flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment. This position works both onsite and remotely based on the business needs of the unit

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.