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University of Miami · 3 months ago

Director of Development

The University of Miami is seeking a Director of Development to collaborate with senior leadership in implementing fundraising strategies for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role involves identifying donors, maintaining communications, and ensuring effective collaboration to meet fundraising goals.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Identify prospective donors and funding sources, in conjunction with faculty and staff, and develop cultivation and solicitation plans, involving the aforementioned groups and volunteers, as appropriate
Ensure regular communications and stewardship with donors, including re-solicitations, proper acknowledgement of gifts and pledge payments, reporting, visiting, and providing regular information on the progress of the departments
Assist donors, prospects and other select individuals with appointments, scheduling and other necessary facilitation through clinical encounters at Sylvester
Maintain communications with colleagues in medical departments, other schools and central development to ensure effective collaborations and synergy in achieving the University’s key fundraising goals and objectives
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s needs, both general and specific to various programs and departments
Document all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in Raiser’s Edge and other appropriate donor files

Qualification

Fundraising strategiesDonor relationsRaiser’s EdgeCollaborationCommunication skills

Required

Experience in fundraising strategies and donor relations
Ability to identify prospective donors and funding sources
Strong communication skills for regular stewardship with donors
Experience in collaborating with faculty and staff for fundraising
Knowledge of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's needs
Proficiency in documenting contacts and communications in Raiser's Edge
Ability to meet campaign or project goals as established with supervisor
Experience in reaching departmental yearly cash fundraising goals
Ability to manage active prospects and proposals

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Tuition remission
And more

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

H1B Sponsorship

University of Miami has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (208)
2024 (151)
2023 (149)
2022 (121)
2021 (95)
2020 (114)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Albertie Regalado
'Canes Science Bowl — Co-Founder and Co-President
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Mark McPheron, FALU, CLU, FLMI
Co-Founder and Past President, and current member, University of Miami Cincinnati 'Canes Community
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