Development Generalist

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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 skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The School of Dentistry is looking to recruit a Development Generalist to join the Development and Alumni Relations team. You will report to the Assistant Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement. A hybrid schedule is a possibility in this position. Candidates must be available to work on-site at least 3-4 days per week at the School of Dentistry in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Mission Statement

MDentistry: Advancing health through education, service, research, and discovery.

MDentistry Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity, and Belonging.

The Mission Of The University Of Michigan Is To Serve The People Of Michigan And The World Through Preeminence In Creating, Communicating, Preserving And Applying Knowledge, Art, And Academic Values, And In Developing Leaders And Citizens Who Will Challenge The Present And Enrich The Future. The University Of Michigan Is Committed To Foster Learning, Creativity And Productivity, And To Support The Vigorous Exchange Of Ideas And Information, Not Only In The Classroom But In The Workplace By

• Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences.
• Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.
  
  

Why Work at Michigan?

Benefits

The School of Dentistry is consistently ranked as the #1 dental school in the United States and the world. We embrace diversity in many forms and champion diversity of thought and culture. Our Mission, core values, and additional information about our school can be found on our website. The University of Michigan also offers comprehensive benefits to help you stay well and to support you as you plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave.
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after the first year of employment.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Work-life programs to strengthen a workplace culture that supports personal and family life, including child care, elder care, lactation resources, and mental and emotional health services.
  
  

Responsibilities*

• Support all aspects of Development Operations with a focus on Annual Giving and Stewardship tasks and projects
• Manage Major Gifts prospect data and provide expert document review (aka proofreading)
• Provide administrative support to the Chief Development Officer
• Support events planning, execution, and wrap-up activities at the direction of the Assistant Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement
• Draft concise professional emails, memos, and reports tailored to multiple audiences
• Support the physical Office of Alumni Relations and Development's daily operations and appearance
• Lead planning and execution of student philanthropy events such as Hail Yeah, Giving Blueday, and other engagement events for students
• Partner with the Assistant Director for Alumni & Donor Engagement for the creation and implementation of a culture of philanthropy with students, staff, and related digital fundraising campaigns, such as crowdfunding or other micro campaigns
• Lead in maintaining and improving stewardship, gift processing, and the acknowledgement letter process
• Provide individualized prospect research to support the donor work of gift officers, the dean, and key stakeholders
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Development Officer and Assistant Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement; as part of a small unit, collaboration, and ability to take on other duties as needed by the Office of Alumni Relations and Development or the School of Dentistry are imperative.
  
  

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree with at least one year of experience in a development or fundraising environment/office
• Significant experience with MS Office and Google Suite
• Ability to work individually and as a team member to set priorities and handle multiple assignments and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in proofreading
• Working limited nights and weekends, and traveling short distances to in-state events, is required
  
  

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

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Opening ID

269255

Working Title

Development Generalist

Job Title

Development Generalist

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Dentistry

Department

DENT Dev & Alumni Relations

Posting Begin/End Date

10/01/2025 - 10/15/2025

Salary

$55,000.00 - $64,000.00

Career Interest

Development/Institutional Advancement