University of Miami · 3 months ago
Director of Development
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe 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.
Higher Education
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
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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5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (208)
2024 (151)
2023 (149)
2022 (121)
2021 (95)
2020 (114)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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