Philanthropy Officer

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. The Philanthropy Officer will work with the Executive Director, Development to manage the fundraising activities for the Department of Medicine. The Philanthropy Officer will serve as a critical member of the Medical Development team working to secure philanthropic gifts to advance priorities supporting the Miller School of Medicine. Among the administrative and operational responsibilities, the Philanthropy Officer will: Identify prospective donors and funding sources, in conjunction with faculty and staff, and develop cultivation and solicitation plans, involving the aforementioned groups and volunteers, as appropriate. Ensure 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. Assist donors, prospects and other select individuals with appointments, scheduling and other necessary facilitation through clinical encounters. Maintain communications with colleagues in medical departments, other schools and central development to ensure effective collaborations and synergy in achieving the university’s key fundraising goals and objectives. Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the Department’s needs, both general and specific to various programs and departments. Document all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in i-BIS and other appropriate donor files. Measurements of Success for Philanthropy Officer: Demonstrate significant and continuous progress toward campaign or multi-year project goals. Dollar goals established with supervisor. Reach departmental yearly cash fundraising goals (team goal). Dollar goals established with supervisor. Make an appropriate amount of substantive cultivation and solicitation actions toward closing gifts. Numbers established with supervisor. Reach individual yearly goals for “number and amounts solicited” and “number and amounts funded.” Reach additional goals as acting as a collaborator. Number established with supervisor. Manage an appropriate number of active prospects and active proposals. Number and amounts to be established with supervisor. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of demonstrated successful experience in fundraising and fundraising management, preferably in higher education or health care. Equivalent combination of education and experience will 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 partner in a positive and constructive environment are essential. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer -

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Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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for additional information. Job Status: Full time

Current Employees:

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to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this

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. The Philanthropy Officer will work with the Executive Director, Development to manage the fundraising activities for the Department of Medicine. The Philanthropy Officer will serve as a critical member of the Medical Development team working to secure philanthropic gifts to advance priorities supporting the Miller School of Medicine. Essential Responsibilities: Among the administrative and operational responsibilities, the Philanthropy Officer will: Identify prospective donors and funding sources, in conjunction with faculty and staff, and develop cultivation and solicitation plans, involving the aforementioned groups and volunteers, as appropriate. Ensure 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. Assist donors, prospects and other select individuals with appointments, scheduling and other necessary facilitation through clinical encounters. Maintain communications with colleagues in medical departments, other schools and central development to ensure effective collaborations and synergy in achieving the university’s key fundraising goals and objectives. Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the Department’s needs, both general and specific to various programs and departments. Document all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in i-BIS and other appropriate donor files. Measurements of Success for Philanthropy Officer: Demonstrate significant and continuous progress toward campaign or multi-year project goals. Dollar goals established with supervisor. Reach departmental yearly cash fundraising goals (team goal). Dollar goals established with supervisor. Make an appropriate amount of substantive cultivation and solicitation actions toward closing gifts. Numbers established with supervisor. Reach individual yearly goals for “number and amounts solicited” and “number and amounts funded.” Reach additional goals as acting as a collaborator. Number established with supervisor. Manage an appropriate number of active prospects and active proposals. Number and amounts to be established with supervisor. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of demonstrated successful experience in fundraising and fundraising management, preferably in higher education or health care. Equivalent combination of education and experience will 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 partner in a positive and constructive environment are essential. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment. 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.

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for additional information. Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff

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The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit

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