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The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy is looking for a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead our fundraising and alumni engagement strategies. As a member of the school's leadership team and working with partners across the University, you will lead the planning, implementation, and management of all components of development, including capital giving; major and planned gifts; advisory board management; annual fund; foundation support; donor relations and engagement; alumni relations, engagement, and communications; stewardship; and corporate relations. You will report to the Dean.

The Ford School is one of the nation's foremost policy schools, housed at one of the world's great public universities. We inspire and prepare diverse leaders grounded in service, conduct transformational research, and collaborate on evidence-based policymaking to take on our communities' and our world's most pressing challenges. Our dedication to the public good is grounded in our core values and inseparable from our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including efforts aimed at addressing key policy issues relevant to racial justice and antiracism. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who will contribute to the diversity of our school. To learn more about the Ford School, read about us.

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:

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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.

Additional Information

We will be accepting applications November 12th through December 8th and will begin the screening process in January.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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