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About Western Michigan University: One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree. General Summary: • Cultivates, contributes and promotes relationships with donors of Principal Gifts. Major Duties: • Develops and promotes relationship strategies for principal gift prospects in assigned portfolio of many high-level donors. • Coordinates university strategies with principal gift prospects, including determining the interest and affiliation with the University. • Builds relationships with donors and assists in coordinating strategies and personal visits for the involvement of institutional partners. • Achieves and models highest levels of relationship-building and fundraising performance through efforts as an individual contributor. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution. • Some relevant experience. • Experience closing, or participating in closing, gifts at the $1M-$10M level. • Experience stewarding gifts in the $1M-$10M level. • Demonstrated ability to work independently. • Willingness to travel on a frequent basis. • Demonstrated high customer service orientation and the ability to function as a VIP concierge in a complex organization. • Proven ability to collaborate and drive complex, multi- unit gifts. • Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends. • Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state. Desired Qualifications: • Experience in higher education fundraising. • Certified Fund Raising Executive Special Instructions to Applicants: • Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application. • External applicants should use the WMU – Application. • https://www.wmujobs.org/postings/5539 Additional Position Information: • This is a two-year terminal position, with the potential to be renewed. • Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available using the URL below: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation. • Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff. Physical requirements and working conditions: • Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds. • Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements. Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.