Senior Major Gift Officer School of Medicine

Senior Major Gift Officer School of Medicine Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Senior Major Gift Officer School of Medicine at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Essential functions (job duties): Provide expertise and experience while participating in fundraising efforts, strategies and initiatives for the School of Medicine (SOM). Manage a prospect portfolio to achieve aggressive fundraising and contact goals annually. Cultivate, solicit and steward major gift donors to meet established fundraising goals within the allocated expense budget. This position reports to the Senior Director, Major Gifts School of Medicine. Essential functions (Essential functions are the primary duties/major job responsibilities that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential functions are listed in order of importance.) 40% Responsible for achieving annual fundraising goal and assisting in meeting unit and division goals; allocating and prioritizing time and resources to achieve the greatest return on investment. 20% Manage a prospect portfolio to achieve aggressive fundraising and contact goals annually. Establish and implement prospect qualification, cultivation, and solicitation strategies with a particular focus on securing commitments of $25,000+. 15% Serve in the role of seasoned professional by providing expertise and guidance in identifying fundraising needs and priorities. Collaborate with the AVP and Sr. Director of Major Gifts, Dean, Department Chairs and faculty. 10% Serve as seasoned resource with Development units (e.g., University-wide Philanthropy, Donor Experience, Planned Giving, and Prospect Development) as well as other university units to ensure operational efficiencies within the unit. 10% Draft and negotiate gift and pledge documentation ranging from moderate to high complexity. Ensure timely routing of donor contributions to central development for processing. 5% Perform other related duties as assigned. Work context: Job reports to: Senior Director/Chair Leadership accountability: Develops strategic plans and interprets policy Supervisory accountability: None Organizational accountability: None Financial accountability: Monitors expenditures Customer accountability: Interfaces with customers outside the S/C/D Freedom to act: Operates with significant autonomy Unique duties: Qualifications: Minimum qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in marketing, public relations, business administration or related field. Experience: Minimum five (5) to eight (8) years of experience working as a fundraising professional in direct major donor solicitations in excess of $25,000. Direct experience preparing proposals and conducting major gift solicitations required. Higher education development and prior volunteer management experience preferred. Knowledge, skills and abilities: Analytical and presentation skills Collaboration Communications skills Learning agility Planning and organization Teamwork Technical skills Working conditions: Normal office environment. Adhere to confidentiality and data usage policy for the division. This position requires a high level of commitment and enthusiasm. Due to travel requirements, evening meetings and special events, etc., candidate must be willing to work extended hours as needed. Preferred qualifications: School/College/Division: H86 - Development & Alumni Affairs Primary department: H8605-Development office Employment type: Regular Employee Job type: Full Time Job category: Staff/Administrative Funding/salary information: Compensation type: Annual Salary Salary minimum: $75000 Salary hire maximum: $90000 Working conditions: Normal working conditions Job openings: Number of openings: 1 Reposted position: No Reposted reason: None (New Requisition) Prior posting/requisition number: Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required. The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.

Created: 2026-03-04