Development Associate, Community Fundraising Specialist

3 days ago

Miami FL USA, United States University of Miami Full time
About the Role

The University of Miami is seeking a highly motivated and organized Development Associate to support the Division of Development and Alumni Relations in the Community Fundraising department. This role will play a key part in developing and implementing a strategic fundraising plan to capture philanthropic support from a portfolio of prospects at the $5,000 level and above.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the development and implementation of a strategic fundraising plan for UHealth/MSOM in collaboration with the Executive Director, DCC & Community Fundraising and Philanthropy Officer, Community Fundraising.
  • Identify prospective community fundraising donors and funding sources, in conjunction with faculty and staff.
  • Identify, cultivate, and solicit gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and third-party organizations in support of strategic UHealth MSOM priorities.
  • Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the assigned projects and key donors.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of the UHealth's and MSOM's needs, both general and specific to various programs and departments.
  • Assist the Philanthropy Officer, Community Fundraising in documenting any contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in IBIS and other appropriate donor files.
  • Assist the Philanthropy Officer, Community Fundraising in ensuring that past donors are regularly communicated with and re-solicited on a timely basis.
  • Attend third-party organizations' fundraising events.
  • Work closely with the DCC team and assist in all collaborative efforts regarding Team Hurricanes.
  • Work with UHealth Marketing on branding efforts and messaging for recruitment, activation, and post-event follow-up.
  • Distribute Community Fundraising event marketing materials to our different satellite locations.
  • Work with volunteers to assist in identifying, rating, cultivating, and soliciting donors.
  • Work with outside vendors to order all marketing materials for Community Fundraising.
  • Responsible for ordering and tracking Community Fundraising inventory, including collateral, giveaways, etc.
  • Assist with management of Community Fundraising budgets.
  • Prepare written proposals for prospects and donors.
  • Prepare support documentation for gift acceptance in accordance with UM accounting procedures.
  • Assist Philanthropy Officer with all logistics pertaining to third-party events and programs.
  • Manage and coordinate third-party organizations' participation in the DCC, such as The Pap Corps, and WCA to the extent needed.
  • Follow all University Advancement policies and procedures and complete all Advancement trainings.
Requirements
  • Candidate must have a bachelor's degree with one year of fundraising or event experience. Equivalent combinations of education/experience may be considered.
  • Must be knowledgeable about fundraising and event management.
  • Candidate must have an excellent command of the English language; excellent oral and written communication skills are required, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
  • Candidate must be organized, creative, energetic, and assertive.
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently.
  • Exceptional work ethic and commitment are essential.
  • Knowledge of Blackbaud CRM a plus.
  • Ability to work some weekends and evenings as needed.
  • Excel, Microsoft Word essential.
About the University of Miami

The University of Miami is a private research university located in Coral Gables, Florida. It 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. The university is committed to attracting a talented workforce to support its common purpose of transforming lives through teaching, research, innovation, and service.

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.

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