Development Associate, Donor Engagement & Growth

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth, Division of Development and Alumni Relations, has a full-time Development Associate position in Miami, FL. The role supports fundraising programs for Medical Development and works with the Executive Director to build donor connections and deepen engagement to encourage philanthropic gifts.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience, strong English communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• 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 the English language, both oral and written, with high creativity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Medical Development and DAR to implement a development plan to attract and retain mid-level donors.
• Manage portfolio of mid-level prospects.
• Lead research to identify current donors with potential to increase giving.
• Identify and elevate prospective major gift donors ($50K+) to philanthropy officers.
• Create and execute communication plans to engage and steward donors.
• Coordinate events and activities to cultivate major donor interest.
• Document all contacts and proposals in donor records.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Independent worker

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth, Division of Development and Alumni Relations, has a full-time Development Associate position in Miami, FL. The role supports fundraising programs for Medical Development and works with the Executive Director to build donor connections and deepen engagement to encourage philanthropic gifts.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience, strong English communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office