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University of Miami · 14 hours 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 will work with the Asst. Vice President of Development for the Miami Herbert Business School to develop and implement key fundraising strategies focused on corporate giving and individual major gifts.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective donors and funding sources (corporate and individual), in conjunction with faculty and staff

Create and execute an engagement plan for corporate prospects and donors

Develop and implement annual goals with measurable objectives and courses of action for all relevant activities during the years

Maintain communications with colleagues in other schools and central DAR to ensure effective collaborations and synergy in achieving the university’s key fundraising goals and objectives

Partner with University and Miami and Miami Herbert Executive Education and Career Advancement teams on corporate relationship building, events and solicitations

Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of Miami Herbert’s top fundraising priorities, both general and specific to various programs and departments

Document all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in IBIS and other appropriate donor files

Where appropriate and required, take on special projects as deemed necessary by the AVP

Travel expectation: 30% - 50%; weekend and after work events as needed; attendance at corporate conferences and events

Qualification

Major gift fundraisingCorporate relationship buildingCommunication skillsTeam managementOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

Five years of demonstrated successful experience in major gift fundraising or similar field. Equivalent combinations of education/experience may be considered

Outstanding oral and written communication skills are necessary along with the ability to be highly organized, creative, energetic, and assertive and exhibit the independent judgment and personal integrity necessary to carry out a senior management role in fundraising

A teamwork-oriented approach to colleagues and proven ability to manage people in a positive and constructive environment are essential

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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2025 (137)

2024 (153)

2023 (150)

2022 (122)

2021 (95)

2020 (114)