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About the Organization
TechTown is Detroit’s entrepreneurship hub. We empower Detroit-based startups and local businesses by providing resources, collaborative workspace and education for entrepreneurs that will further accelerate inclusive economic development across Detroit.
About the Opportunity
The Associate Director, Fund Development plays a critical role in supporting the operations of the fund development team while managing a high-value portfolio of corporate and government grants. This position ensures the seamless execution of fundraising activities, oversees key processes related to grant applications and reporting, and aligns departmental strategies with organizational goals. Additionally, the Associate Director serves as a key liaison between internal teams and external funders, ensuring compliance, impact measurement, and sustained funding relationships.
This role also supports the Director in developing and implementing fundraising strategies that advance TechTown’s mission and long-term sustainability.The Impact You Will Make:
- Serve as a model for leadership and excellence in project management
- Provide leadership on high-value solicitations and manage high-value stakeholder relationships
- Ensure TechTown values and its philanthropic goals are uplifted at all levels of the organization
- Communicate the value of TechTown internally to teammates and externally to stakeholders
- Actively coach team members aspiring to grow
- Supports Director on strategy, operations, and communications planning
What You Will Bring to the Table:
· The expertise necessary to manage a portfolio valued at $1,000,000 annually· The ability to judge which topics need to be elevated to director level· Decision-making skills that advance departmental goals and objectives· The skill to contextualize gaps in service or ecosystem with the goal to generate support to address· Expert-level verbal and written communication skills that can adapt to internal and external constituencies· The ability to lead team meetings or stand-in for director when appropriate
Key roles and responsibilities:
· Manage a large portfolio of key corporate and government stakeholders, ensuring strong relationships, strategic alignment, and long-term funding sustainability.· Lead high-value solicitations, including preparing compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches to secure major corporate and government grants.· Oversee grant and funding proposal processes, including coordination with finance, programs, and MarComm teams to ensure alignment with funder priorities and compliance with reporting requirements.· Play a key role in shaping and executing the fund development communications strategy, working closely with MarComm to develop messaging that resonates with donors and funders.· Support the operational effectiveness of the fund development department, ensuring smooth processes, data-driven decision-making, and efficiency in fundraising efforts.· Maintain awareness of TechTown’s relationship with Wayne State University and its key funders, collaborating with WSU colleagues to maximize funding opportunities.· Serve as an advocate for TechTown’s mission and values in all donor and stakeholder engagements.· Other duties as assigned by the Director.
The Perks:
TechTown offers generous health and dental plans as well as vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and a team member assistance program. Full-time team members also receive:• 100% TechTown paid Life, STD, and LTD benefits• Wellness Inspired Workplace with a Wellness Program and onsite Wellness Room• 5 Weeks of paid time off per year• 23 paid holidays (including 2 weeks in December and 1 week in July)• 10 Paid Mental Health Days per year (one per month)• $2500 Professional development stipend• Retirement plan with employer matching up to 6%.• Paid parental leave• Creativity and innovation supported and encouraged by leadership• Fulfillment?and the knowledge of having made an impact in Detroit’s economic growth
Accessibility:
At TechTown Detroit, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all team members, clients, and tenants feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live in and serve, and creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential.If you are a candidate with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application process, email our Human Resources department at Careers@TechTownDetroit.org.
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