Miami University · 2 months ago
Senior Director of Development, University Initiatives
Oxford, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
8+ years expMiami University is a public university founded in 1809 with a commitment to philanthropy and community engagement. The Senior Director of Development for University Initiatives will plan and implement strategies to enhance alumni engagement and secure philanthropic support for the university's priorities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Implement and direct fundraising strategies for university-wide initiatives in response to the goals and initiatives established by the Division of University Advancement. This will include, but is not limited to, developing and executing fundraising priorities that advance the goals of the Thrive Strategic Plan, Honors College, Myaamia Center, and other priority areas identified by Advancement
Work closely with the Dean of the Honors College, Myaamia Center leadership, and other university leaders, faculty and staff in developing prospects and donor relationships
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and friends of Miami University for major gifts in support of the programs and divisions of the university. Build and manage a portfolio of prospective donors
Prepare and present solicitation proposals of $50,000 and above to alumni and friends with the input and assistance from constituent development officers representing Miami's various colleges and units as well as faculty, staff, administrators and deans. Proposals may involve tax planning, gifts of real estate, personal property, securities, and gifts in wills, trusts, annuities and insurance
Recruit and staff volunteers and volunteer committees for events, programs and campaigns held in the Cincinnati region. Encourage and coordinate involvement of alumni and friends through campus visits and events
The Senior Director of Development will have the opportunity to hire an Associate Director
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of eight years of experience in fundraising, sales, business development, and/or comparable work experience
Demonstrated level of leadership and management
Ability and willingness to travel
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work with little day to day supervision
Preferred
Advanced degree
Experience working in an educational setting
Experience working with a donor database system
Company
Miami University
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 1809Oxford, Ohio, USA
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Ballou
EY Professor, MBA Faculty Director, and Co-Founder, Isaac & Oxley Center for Business Leadership
Dan L. Heitger
Co-Founder, William Isaac & Michael Oxley Center for Business Leadership
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