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How to Apply

You must apply through the U-M Jobs website (umjobs.org). In order to be considered, your application package must include a resume and cover letter, not to exceed one page, describing how this position fits with and advances your career goals.

What You'll Do

The Annual Giving Officer will play a critical role in the processing and stewardship of annual gifts supporting various programs across UMS. The Annual Giving Officer will also be responsible for soliciting Annual Fund donor gifts up to $10,000.

(60%) Annual Fund: Secure and steward new, renewed, or increased funding from individuals making gifts of up to $10,000 annually.

• In collaboration with the Development Team, develop overall Annual Fund strategy each year -- including discovery, cultivation and stewardship of new and existing donors.
• Plan, design and implement UMS's print and digital Annual Fund solicitations, collaborating with the UMS Marketing & Communications team.
• Identify new constituent prospects and create an Annual Fund communication plan.
• Work with the Development team to establish Annual Fund revenue goals for the fiscal year.
• Coordinate and establish benchmarks and regular reporting processes to measure results of all annual fund activities.
• Assist with coordination of and communication to donor/prospect groups and/or recognition programs to acknowledge donors at the appropriate level and retain long-term donors.
• Prepare personalized giving reminders as needed.
• Serve as the UMS liaison to the Annual Giving office at Office of University Development (uAG).
• Have a comprehensive understanding of the funding needs and organizational priorities of UMS.

(25%) Gift Processing / Data Management

• Process all gifts and prepare acknowledgements for all gifts in a timely manner, including realized bequests, stock transfers, payroll deductions, matching gifts and other gifts given through the Office of University Development.
• Annually pull/create donor listings for publication in Program Book and on UMS website.
• Prepare and track all gift agreement paperwork and processing.
• Gather, record and properly store information in both Tessitura and DART.
• Serve as department liaison to Gift & Records at Office of University Development (GRA).
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the UMS donor/ticket buyer database, Tessitura, UM database, DART, and be able to assist other development staff when needed.

(10%) Administrative Support/Miscellaneous

• Coordinate all performance sponsor-related stewardship such as pre-concert emails, program book insert credits, physical and digital venue signage, pre-concert announcements, etc.
• Attend performances and help staff UMS events when needed.
• Provide administrative and project support to the Development Team.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

(5%) Trade Partnerships and Program Book Advertising

• Annually solicit and steward existing and new trade partnerships with local businesses.
• Annually solicit and steward existing and new advertisers for UMS program books.

Who We Are

Now in its 146th season, UMS continues to showcase traditional performing arts alongside contemporary artists and is admired across the country for its boundary-pushing roster of artists and its curious and supportive audiences.

Housed on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, UMS is one of the oldest performing arts presenters in the country, committed to connecting audiences with performing artists from around the world in uncommon and engaging experiences. With a program steeped in music, dance, and theater, UMS contributes to a vibrant cultural community by presenting approximately 60-75 performances and over 100 free educational activities each season. UMS also commissions new work, sponsors artist residencies, and organizes collaborative projects with local, national, and international partners.

UMS was selected as one of the 2014 recipients of the National Medal of Arts, the nation's highest public artistic honor, awarded annually by the president of the United States at the White House to those who have demonstrated a lifetime of creative excellence, according to the National Endowment for the Arts, which oversees the selection process. For more information on UMS, visit: www.ums.org.

We are committed to the development of staff who thrive and contribute to a positive and inclusive environment.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of annual giving/development experience in a university or non-profit setting.
• Experience in sales and marketing, or other related fields will be considered.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Attention to detail, with an appreciation for process.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with individual donors, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to attend evening/weekend performances and events when needed.
  

Desired Qualifications*

• Dynamic self-starter who can think strategically and provide solutions.
• Ability to work well under pressure; embodies the values of persistence, perseverance, tenacity, integrity, and patience.
• Strategist that is motivated by deadlines and measurable outcomes.
• Experience with software programs for retrieving, organizing and researching. appropriate donor/prospect information, as well as data gathering and manipulation.
• Experience with Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with and commitment to the arts, or eagerness to learn.
• Familiarity with Tessitura, UMS's database, and DART, the University's donor and alumni database.

Work Schedule

This full-time position, with workdays Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Work Locations

This position is based in Ann Arbor, MI, on the campus of the University of Michigan.

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.

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 following the posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.