Job location: Coral Gables, FL

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-02-25
Req: R100044023
Current Employees:

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Transforming Lives

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented work force to support our common purpose of transforming lives through teaching, research, innovation, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes to making UM a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations supports and promotes the mission, purpose, and priorities of the University of Miami through fundraising and engagement by building and nurturing strategic philanthropic relationships to improve and transform the lives of individuals and communities. We are committed to values central to the Division—Service, Gratitude, Trust, and Partnership—which guide our strategic thinking, decision-making, and day-to-day interaction with each other and our stakeholders.

General Overview:
The Development Officer cultivates and solicits major gifts from alumni and friends of the University to support priority programs and initiatives. Moreover, the Development Officer liaises with deans, faculty, and leaders to strategically align the organization’s and program’s needs with interests and resources of donors.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Identifies and prioritizes a portfolio of prospects and develops appropriate strategies to secure gifts and achieve fund raising goals.
• Works with other departments to develop and coordinate programs and events that engage and motivate major gift donors.
• Builds and adapts programs to a point of sustainability.
• Documents all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in appropriate donor files.
• Develops appropriate fundraising budgets and revenue projections for annual and campaign giving.
• Ensures regular communications and stewardship with donors, including re-solicitations, and proper acknowledgement of gifts and pledge payments.
• Determines fundable projects and packages them appropriately for consideration by donors.
• Makes recommendations to leadership and faculty concerning their roles and involvement in the identification, cultivation or solicitation of donor prospects.
• 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.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required with a minimum of three years of experience. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Good leadership skills and excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

c107