Development Associate

University of Miami; Miami (FL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition remission

Descripción de la vacante

University of Miami in Miami, FL, is seeking a Development Associate to support Medical Development at UHealth/MSOM. You will plan and execute development activities, establish donor connections, and deepen engagement to foster philanthropic gifts.

The role collaborates with the Executive Director and DAR to implement a multi-faceted plan and to cultivate mid-level and major donors, documenting all interactions in donor records.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• Must be solution-oriented and able to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent command of English, with creativity and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic team environment.
• Discretion handling sensitive information.

Responsabilidades

• Implement a strategic development plan to attract, retain, and increase mid-level donor support.
• Manage portfolio of mid-level prospects.
• Lead research to identify current donors with elevation potential.
• Identify and elevate prospective major gift donors to philanthropy officers.
• Collaborate with giving and digital engagement teams to identify mid-level prospects.
• Create communication plan to engage and steward donors.
• Identify events to cultivate major donor interest.
• Document all contacts in donor records.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Project management

Independent work

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

i-BIS donor records

Descripción del empleo

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The University of Miami/UHealth, Division of Development and Alumni Relations, has an exciting opportunity for a full time Development Associate to work in Miami, FL.

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 Associate plays an important role in supporting the fundraising programs for Medical Development at UHealth/MSOM. The Development Associate works with the Executive Director of Medical Development to plan and execute development activities designed to establish donor connections with the institution and help to deepen engagement and foster an environment that leads to philanthropic gifts.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Medical Development and DAR to implement a strategic and multi-faceted development plan to attract, retain, and increase the support of mid-level donors ($1,000 - $10,000 annual giving).
• Manage portfolio of mid-level prospects.
• Leads research and discovery efforts to identify current donors with potential to elevate their giving.
• In consultation with Executive Director, identify and elevate prospective major gift donors ($50K and above) to philanthropy officers and/or planned giving team.
• Work with philanthropic giving and digital engagement team to identify mid-level prospects from direct mail donors.
• Create communication plan to engage and steward donors meaningfully and increase giving levels.
• In coordination with Executive Director, identify events and activities to cultivate and grow major donor interest.
• Document all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in i-BIS and other appropriate donor records.

Measurements of success for Development Associate

• Make an appropriate amount of substantive qualifications, 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.

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.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• Must be solution-oriented and able to work independently to successfully complete projects on deadline.
• Excellent command of the English language, both oral and written with a high level of creativity, attention to detail and superior customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Must have initiative mixed with good, sound judgment, and a high level of discretion to handle sensitive information.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work in a dynamic team environment across multiple divisions.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

• 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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff