Director, Development

2 months ago

Coral Gables, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Current Employees:

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The Development Director is a member of the fundraising team that engages in strategic planning and development of major and principal gift needs for the School of Law focusing on Major Gifts ($100,000 gifts and above). The Development Director prepares and maintains a plan of funding priorities that help guide and focus fundraising efforts in their area; with a focus on the School of Law. The Development Director reports to the Executive Director of the School of Law.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Meets or exceeds all established fundraising goals for applicable divisions.

2. Identifies prospective donors and funding sources and develops cultivation and solicitation plans.

3. Solicit donors/alumni/businesses/alumni/friends/etc. for $100,000 and above including planned giving.

4. Ensures regular communications and stewardship with donors, including re-solicitations, proper acknowledgment of gifts and pledge payments, reporting, a gift-in-kind documentation (when appropriate), visiting, and providing regular information on the progress. Aligning efforts and process with Digital Engagement team.

5. Determines fundable projects and packages them appropriately for consideration by donors.

6. Prepares annual work plan with measurable objectives and courses of action for all relevant activities.

7. Documents all contacts, communications, visits, and other appropriate details and places pertinent information in the applicable database.

8. Formulates fundraising projections quarterly at minimum.

9. Supervises department staff

10. Works with faculty and/or staff for their fundraising priority at the major gift level.

11. Supports faculty and/or staff (for ex: Department Chairs or Director of Art Museum) at events.

12. Travels with appropriate faculty and/or staff to cultivate and solicit donors.

13. Ensures internal control oversight and compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding of assets, compliance with University policies and procedures, reliability of internal and external reporting, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Creates an effective control environment, conducts risk assessment, implements and monitors controls.

14. Maintains confidentiality at the highest and upmost level

15. Attends School of Law/Development-related events, meetings and activities as needed.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required

Experience:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles.

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

• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.

• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

• Understanding of charitable vehicles as well as the donor pipeline

• Higher education administration understanding

• Experience working in a higher education setting



The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:A15

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