Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

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 skills and experience that are directly related.

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 an average of $200 million annually, which helps us to be a change agent of the world. The Office of Development supports a culture of flexibility, and a hybrid work arrangement is possible for this position.

Summary

The Director guides the execution of Michigan Medicine's strategy for corporate foundations, professional foundations, private foundations, associations and other organizations, and corporate entities. In this role, the Director creates, leads, and executes cross-divisional strategies to promote regional and nationwide corporate and foundation support of Michigan Medicine, including UM Hospitals and Medical School. This position provides strategic counsel to the Chief Development Officer, other institutional leadership, and volunteer leaders to advance philanthropic support of Michigan Medicine.

The Director leads a team who foster a culture where faculty and CFR staff are encouraged and supported to apply for corporate and foundation funding, and where resources are provided to allow for the submission of applications which are tailored to the funder's procedures and application processes. The Director builds and oversees relationships between Foundation and Corporate program officers by arranging personal visits and conversations and strategizing interactions with Michigan Medicine faculty.

The Director encourages and facilitates collaboration with the greater Office of University Development's Team, the Offices of Research and Sponsored Projects, the UM Medical School Office of Research, the Office of University Development CFR team, Fast Forward Medical Innovation team and departmental grants administrators, faculty and staff.

Additionally, the Director oversees a team focused on the development of a comprehensive corporate engagement strategy, primarily focused on corporate sponsorship activity to support UMHS fund-raising events. The corporate engagement team also work to deepen Michigan Medicine's connectivity to the corporate arena in Michigan and beyond through engagement with corporate leaders, staff, and other constituents.

In addition, the Director oversees the comprehensive health equity fundraising efforts for Michigan Medicine.

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.

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.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

• Develop profitable internal relationships to create cross-institutional opportunities that advance the organization's image with key development publics, stakeholders, and constituencies.
• Manage a portfolio of foundations and corporations, becoming expert in that group's mission and funding preferences, developing UM's strategy for each.
• Increase proposals submitted to managed foundations and corporations.
• Oversee the circulation of requests for proposals, offering support of proposal development in doing so.
• Coach and mentor Michigan Medicine Development team members, supporting an environment of professional growth and mastery of development best practices.
• Present to faculty and staff groups on strategies for approaching foundations and corporations for funding.
• Consider broad development strategies to departments and faculty leaders served.
• Work with Michigan Medicine Development Communications team to articulate projects and proposals as their support is needed.
• Edit and write proposals as needed or find writers and designers if required and feasible.
• Manage CFR staff within the UMHS Development Office to accomplish UMHS fundraising tasks.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree plus education and experience
• At least seven years of experience in non-profit development, preferably in an academic setting
• Experience working with health system faculty and leadership
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and analytical skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and leadership ability
• Ability to work collaboratively and use influence skills

Work Locations

The onsite location for this position is an office suite at 777 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor. This building 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.