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Senior Director of Development, University Initiatives
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Senior Director of Development, University Initiatives
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Job Description Summary The Senior Director of Development for University Initiatives will advance the mission of Miami University by planning, organizing, and implementing strategies to increase personal engagement and financial commitment of alumni and friends. As a member of the Central Programs Team, the Senior Director of Development will have a particular emphasis on securing philanthropic and volunteer support for the University and its priorities. This position will report to the Assistant Vice President of Development, National Team.
Duties
Implement and direct fundraising strategies for university-wide initiatives in response to the goals and initiatives established by the Division of University Advancement.
Work closely with the Dean of the Honors College, Myaamia Center leadership, and other university leaders, faculty and staff in developing prospects and donor relationships.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and friends of Miami University for major gifts in support of programs and divisions of the university. Build and manage a portfolio of prospective donors.
Prepare and present solicitation proposals of $50,000 and above to alumni and friends with input and assistance from constituent development officers representing various colleges and units, faculty, staff, administrators and deans. Proposals may involve tax planning, gifts of real estate, personal property, securities, and gifts in wills, trusts, annuities and insurance.
Recruit and staff volunteers and volunteer committees for events, programs and campaigns held in the Cincinnati region. Encourage and coordinate involvement of alumni and friends through campus visits and events.
The Senior Director of Development will have the opportunity to hire an Associate Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of eight years of experience in fundraising, sales, business development, and/or comparable work experience.
Demonstrated level of leadership and management.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree
Experience working in an educational setting
Experience working with a donor database system
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability and willingness to travel
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work with little day to day supervision
Required Application Documents To be considered for this position please upload a resume and cover letter.
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Senior Director of Development, University Initiatives
role at
Inside Higher Ed .
Job Description Summary The Senior Director of Development for University Initiatives will advance the mission of Miami University by planning, organizing, and implementing strategies to increase personal engagement and financial commitment of alumni and friends. As a member of the Central Programs Team, the Senior Director of Development will have a particular emphasis on securing philanthropic and volunteer support for the University and its priorities. This position will report to the Assistant Vice President of Development, National Team.
Duties
Implement and direct fundraising strategies for university-wide initiatives in response to the goals and initiatives established by the Division of University Advancement.
Work closely with the Dean of the Honors College, Myaamia Center leadership, and other university leaders, faculty and staff in developing prospects and donor relationships.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni and friends of Miami University for major gifts in support of programs and divisions of the university. Build and manage a portfolio of prospective donors.
Prepare and present solicitation proposals of $50,000 and above to alumni and friends with input and assistance from constituent development officers representing various colleges and units, faculty, staff, administrators and deans. Proposals may involve tax planning, gifts of real estate, personal property, securities, and gifts in wills, trusts, annuities and insurance.
Recruit and staff volunteers and volunteer committees for events, programs and campaigns held in the Cincinnati region. Encourage and coordinate involvement of alumni and friends through campus visits and events.
The Senior Director of Development will have the opportunity to hire an Associate Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of eight years of experience in fundraising, sales, business development, and/or comparable work experience.
Demonstrated level of leadership and management.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree
Experience working in an educational setting
Experience working with a donor database system
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability and willingness to travel
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work with little day to day supervision
Required Application Documents To be considered for this position please upload a resume and cover letter.
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