Executive Director for Enterprise Philanthropy
Rochester, MI
$130K/yr – $140K/yrFull time
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Description
Executive Director for Enterprise Philanthropy
Department
7420 - Development Services
Position Number
986827
Requisition No.
S02838
Salary Range/Pay Rate
$130,000 - $140,000 annually
Benefits of Working at Oakland University
Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes.
Employee Group/Grade
AP Band V
Job Category
Administrative-Professional
Work Schedule
FT/Reg (40 hours)
Shift/Days
This is a full-time position.
First consideration will be given to those who apply by September 30, 2026.
First consideration will be given to those who apply by September 30, 2026.
Pay Schedule
Month
Number of Hrs./Wk.
40
Position Information
Position Information
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of significant achievement in a broad-based development, sales, marketing, corporate/foundation relations, planned giving, annual giving, nonprofit management, or related relationship-based revenue generation role.
- Demonstrate success securing or materially advancing gifts, grants, sponsorships, or philanthropic commitments of $500,000 and above.
- Previous supervisory, management, or significant program leadership experience.
- Knowledge of multiple areas of fundraising, including annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, donor pipeline development, campaign readiness, and donor engagement.
- Proven success building productive, long-term relationships with university administrative and academic leadership, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, corporate and foundation representatives, and friends of the University.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others and work collaboratively across multiple teams and constituencies.
- Excellent customer service focus and ability to interact with students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, corporate and foundation partners, and friends of the University.
- Requires a high level of commitment, judgment, trust, discretion, and enthusiasm.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- Certified Fund Raising Executive designation.
- Development experience in higher education, preferably within a campaign or campaign-planning environment.
- Experience with Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management or similar CRM.
- Experience developing and implementing enterprise philanthropy strategies involving annual giving, planned giving, blended giving, corporate/foundation relations, donor pipeline development, stewardship, and donor upgrade strategies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of cultivation, solicitation, proposal development, and long-term donor engagement strategies.
All Qualifications
Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.
Position Details
Position Purpose
The Executive Director for Enterprise Philanthropy leads institution-wide philanthropic channels that support pipeline development, donor engagement, and revenue growth across University Advancement. This role oversees Annual Giving, Planned Giving, and Corporate and Foundation Relations, ensuring these functions operate as integrated enterprise strategies rather than separate channels. The position also carries a strategic portfolio tied to enterprise priorities, including planned and blended gift prospects, corporate/foundation relationships, and high-capacity non-alumni or institution-wide prospects.
Oakland University
Oakland University harnesses the transformative power of education and research to inspire, challenge and elevate new and returning learners to maximize their golden potential amid a diverse and inclusive academic community in Greater Metro Detroit. A public doctoral research institution with more than 270 degree programs, OU provides best-in-class value, success, support and career immersion via personalized instruction, research opportunities, experiential educational offerings, internships and corporate partnerships.
Salaries
Posted range
$130K/yr – $140K/yr
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