Senior Director of Development, College of Arts & Letters
- Employer
- Michigan State University
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Salary
- Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- May 19, 2017
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Development & Advancement
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Michigan
State University in the search for a Senior Director of
Development, College of Arts & Letters.
Serving as the College’s chief development officer, the Senior
Director will drive strategic change through collaborative
fundraising and by building meaningful and lasting relationships
with donors. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated
record of innovative leadership and out-of-the-box thinking,
including the capacities to lead by example, to foster strong,
supportive, and forward thinking fundraising teams, and to partner
closely with the Dean to advance the College through these
imperatives. The Senior Director will maintain a personal portfolio
of major donor prospects, oversee a team of two development
officers and one alumni relations professional, collaborate with
the College and University Marketing and Communications teams,
develop a robust plan for lead generation, and work closely with
the Dean, advancement staff, senior administrators, and volunteer
leadership to ensure that the College reaches its full
philanthropic potential. The Senior Director must be an exceptional
fundraiser, an accomplished motivator and mentor, an effective
manager of people, and a visionary change agent who has a proven
track record in successfully implementing comprehensive development
programs.
As a core College at Michigan State University, the College of Arts
& Letters is at the center of the 21st century land-grant
mission to advance knowledge and transform lives. What
differentiates the College of Arts & Letters from other liberal
arts colleges is the extraordinary impact it makes at home and
around the world by combining the strengths of a liberal arts
education with a sophisticated understanding of emerging digital
modes of scholarship, communication, and creative activity.
World-class scholars in the College teach students the skills of
interpretation, analysis, ethical imagination, and communication
that prepare them to be citizen leaders. Their scholarship and
teaching challenge conventions in art, writing, design, theatre,
digital media, literatures, and languages that enable students to
navigate between different cultures to enrich local, national, and
global communities.
MSU is nearing the sunset of a highly successful campaign in which
the academic work has been enhanced as the development work has
been expanded. With a strong infrastructure, the support for
academic fundraising is robust. The College of Arts & Letters
has embraced this robustness, first doubling its campaign goal
(from $10M to $20M), and meeting this new goal. The College is
ready to focus its fundraising on meeting new opportunities that
will enhance student experiences, elevate faculty research and
teaching, and allow for the service of the public good in new and
exciting ways. Under the leadership of Dean Christopher Long, the
College will transform into the next generation’s College of Art
& Letters. Dean Long is best known as a visionary strategist
rooted in the core values of liberal arts. His commitment to
excellence and breaking boundaries makes this opportunity
particularly appealing for someone with imagination and
creativity.
A Bachelor’s degree in the areas of the Liberal Arts,
Communications, Public Relations, Marketing and/or Business is
required for this position as is five to eight years of progressive
work experience in fundraising, public relations, and/or marketing,
preferably in higher education. A Master’s degree is
preferred.
All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé.
Michigan State University is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence
through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages
applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color,
veterans, and persons with disabilities.
To apply for this position, visit: http://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com.
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