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University of Miami · 3 days ago

Director, Development

Coral Gables, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems. The Director, Development works with the Sr. Director to secure major gifts for the School of Communication and School of Education and Human Development.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Identifies prospective donors at the major gift level and other funding sources, in conjunction with faculty and staff, and develops cultivation and solicitation plans, involving groups and volunteers, as appropriate

Ensures 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

Assists donors, prospects and other select individuals with appointments, scheduling, and other necessary facilitation through clinical encounters

Maintains communications with colleagues in School’s departments, other schools, and central development to ensure effective collaborations and synergy in achieving the university’s key fundraising goals and objectives

Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of the Department’s needs, both general and specific to various programs and departments

Documents all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in CRM (iBIS) and other appropriate donor files

Works with the Sr. Director to solicit and manage the Dean’s Advisory Committees

Assists Sr. Director by performing management duties as needed

Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures

Qualification

Donor relationsFundraising strategyCRM proficiencyAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered

Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations

Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines

Company

University of Miami

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

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (208)

2024 (151)

2023 (149)

2022 (121)

2021 (95)

2020 (114)