Development Officer

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL is seeking a Development Officer to identify and cultivate a portfolio of major gift prospects, coordinating donor programs and events to secure gifts and advance the institution's fundraising goals.

The role emphasizes strategic fundraising planning, donor stewardship, and collaboration with university departments to sustain and grow gift support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and prioritizes a portfolio of prospects and develops appropriate strategies to secure gifts and achieve fund raising goals.
• Works with other departments to develop and coordinate programs and events that engage and motivate major gift donors.
• Builds and adapts programs to a point of sustainability.
• Documents all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in appropriate donor files.
• Develops appropriate fundraising budgets and revenue projections for annual and campaign giving.
• Ensures regular communications and stewardship with donors, including re-solicitations, and proper acknowledgement of gifts and pledge payments.
• Determines fundable projects and packages them appropriately for consideration by donors.
• Makes recommendations to leadership and faculty concerning their roles and involvement in the identification, cultivation or solicitation of donor prospects.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

Development Officer page is loaded## Development Officerlocations: Coral Gables, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100091914## **Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click 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 .Identifies and prioritizes a portfolio of prospects and develops appropriate strategies to secure gifts and achieve fund raising goals. Works with other departments to develop and coordinate programs and events that engage and motivate major gift donors. Builds and adapts programs to a point of sustainability. Documents all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in appropriate donor files. Develops appropriate fundraising budgets and revenue projections for annual and campaign giving. Ensures regular communications and stewardship with donors, including re-solicitations, and proper acknowledgement of gifts and pledge payments. Determines fundable projects and packages them appropriately for consideration by donors. Makes recommendations to leadership and faculty concerning their roles and involvement in the identification, cultivation or solicitation of donor prospects. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.***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****Education:**Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required.**Certification and Licensing:**Not Applicable**Experience:**Minimum 3 years of relevant experienceThe 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. Click for additional information.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**Staff**Pay Grade:**A12The 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 to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.**Transforming lives**With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.