Director, Development
Director,DevelopmentInstitutionalPartnerships
“Director, Development - Institutional Partnerships at Director, Development. Skills: Portfolio management, Fundraising, Relationship management. Translate fundraising priorities into strategy. Execute corporate strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Raise $1-5 million or more; Achieve development goals
Industry & Context.
Reside in Greater Detroit area, Occasional weekend work, Occasional evening work, Some travel required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years of experience in development and fundraising, Direct experience with grant/proposal writing, Direct experience with corporate fundraising, Track record of meeting and exceeding goals, Managing a portfolio of donors, Bachelor's degree
Nice to Have
Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms a plus
What You'll Do.
Translate fundraising priorities into strategy
Execute corporate strategy
Identify gaps across accounts
Manage and grow portfolio
Serve as frontline fundraiser
Support senior leaders on strategy
Navigate shared ownership
Develop tailored proposals
Partner with senior leaders
Collaborate with senior leaders
Prepare leadership for engagements
Align with regional staff
Design engagement opportunities
Lead donor-facing experiences
Use data to track performance
Maintain accurate records
Monitor portfolio health
Support regional execution
Contribute to team effectiveness
Contribute to team priorities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Executive Directors; Work with fundraisers; Partner with advisory board members; Collaborate with senior leaders; Align with regional staff; Align with board members
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
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