Development Generalist, Development and Alumni Engagement

Support pipeline development by tracking and analyzing student, alumni, donor, and prospect data; research prospects; and identify major-gift opportunities

Use engagement metrics to prioritize prospects and develop sustainable, multi-year giving strategies

Maintain accurate donor database records, including contacts, portfolio plans, solicitations, opportunities, events, mailings, stewardship, and file uploads

Compile reports, create prospect and mailing lists, analyze data across sources, and coordinate and track email and print communications

Alumni Engagement & Pipeline Development - 25%

Partner with our Executive Director to identify new and improve existing strategies to engage alumni with our College

Exercise discretion in setting campaign-related strategies, establishing participation targets, and determining policy compliance for student and alumni giving programs.

Make operational gift acceptance and allocation determinations for annual-level, special project, and student philanthropy contributions

Manage alumni engagement and volunteer activities; develop a tracking system and record participation in a way that supports pipeline development and major gift strategy

Lead alumni event and reception planning

Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team on newsletters, alumni spotlights, social media, and other engagement projects

Project Management & Administrative Coordination - 20%

Support our team with special projects, events, fundraising, solicitations, and donor engagement activities

Manage program-specific allocation budgets related to alumni events and student philanthropy campaigns

Help with stewardship efforts, including gift processing, acknowledgment letters, reports, mailings, and milestone recognition

Partner with Marketing and Communications on donor proposals, collateral, and related projects

Help us develop development education for College of Pharmacy faculty, staff, and students

Partner with the Office of University Development (OUD) on football season coordination, including invitations, parking, briefings, tickets, and logistics

Administrative Support for the Executive Director - 20%

Provide administrative and strategic support to our Executive Director, including scheduling, meeting preparation, research, travel, expenses, reports, and other requests

Support donor engagement by coordinating meeting logistics, preparing briefings and materials, and assisting with follow-up

Collaboration with Colleagues - 10%

Provide cross-trained support to our Pharmacy Development and Alumni Engagement team, including special projects and shared responsibilities

Help us foster a culture of philanthropy by engaging College of Pharmacy students, faculty, and staff in fundraising and donor engagement

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 .

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.