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Miami University · 6 days ago

Senior Director of Development, Farmer School of Business

Oxford, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

8+ years exp

Miami University is a public university founded in 1809, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Development for the Farmer School of Business. The role involves planning, organizing, and implementing strategies to enhance donor engagement and financial contributions to the university, particularly focusing on the Farmer School of Business.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Implement and direct imbedded campaign initiatives within the Farmer School of Business capital campaign in response to its campaign priorities and initiatives. Manage and develop strategies for all prospects of the Farmer School of Business

Identify, cultivate, and personally solicit alumni, parents and friends of Miami University for gifts of $100,000 and above. Manage an exclusive portfolio of approximately 65-70 individual prospects

Prepare and present gift proposals to prospects with the input and assistance of faculty, administrators, and deans, as well as other constituent and central development officers. Proposals may involve establishing multi-year commitments, as well as helping to facilitate gifts of real estate, personal property, securities, and gifts in wills, trusts, annuities and insurance

Work closely with the Dean, Department Chairs and Faculty of the Farmer School of Business in developing prospects and donor relationships

Provide mentoring and management to less experienced members of the Farmer School development team

Qualification

Fundraising experienceRelationship managementLeadership skillsOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTravel willingnessEducational environment experienceMentoringAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of 8 years experience in fundraising, business development and/or relationship management roles

Demonstrated level of leadership and management

Outstanding oral and written communications

Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

Willingness to travel extensively both on a regional and national level

Preferred

Advanced degree

Experience in an educational environment

Company

Miami University

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Strong academics, highly personal instruction, energetic campus life, successful graduates — Miami University sets the standard for public higher education on one of America’s most beautiful campuses.

Founded in 1809

Oxford, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees