How to Apply
Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of background and identity. A one-page 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 this position and outline experience that directly relates to it.
Job Summary
As the Annual Giving and Stewardship Manager, you will report to the Director of Development and be an important contributor to the MBGNA development team. Responsibilities will include managing a comprehensive annual giving program for donors with giving levels up to $25,000. The Annual Giving and Stewardship Manager will also help in planning and building development events, and in overseeing the stewardship and recognition of annual gifts.
Please Note: This is a three-year term-limited position.
Please Note: This is a hybrid work schedule, with a mix of in-office and remote work. You will need to live within a commutable distance to campus.
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Who We Are
We are University of Michigan's Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA) team; stewards of over 840 acres of land and water across four properties in and around Ann Arbor, with Nichols Arboretum and Matthaei Botanical Gardens serving as our two anchor locations. With more than 500,000 annual visitors, we are committed to becoming a transformative force for social and ecological resilience through the lands and waters we steward.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Responsibilities*
- Develop plans to cultivate and solicit prospects with capacity to make leadership annual gifts ($1,000-$25,000), including tribute and lead membership gifts.
- Oversee MBGNA's digital fundraising strategy.
- Maintain appropriate donor contact including written correspondence, phone calls, and travel and hosting for personal visits.
- Co-produce compelling fundraising materials to communicate MBGNA's impact to external audiences.
- Be the liaison for University Annual Giving (UAG).
- Manage donor stewardship process for all gifts including: gift processing, organizational and student acknowledgements, membership, and relationship management.
- Complete donor-focused events that provide expanded opportunities for donor engagement with MBGNA.
- Manage student staff member(s)'s oversight of the membership process.
- Manage student staff member(s)'s oversight of the Tribute Process Tracker, including fielding inquiries, partnering with the Field team to update the tracking system, and communicating updates to donors and their families.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 2 or more years of relevant experience in event planning, public relations, fundraising, or a related field.
- Experience managing databases, and an ability to maintain a high level of discretion with sensitive information.
- Experience communicating with donors and external constituencies.
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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.