Director, Development Initiatives: Campaigns & Events

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami in Miami, FL, invites applications for the role of Director, Development Initiatives within Sylvester Development and the Medical Development team. This senior role drives event strategy, donor engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to advance the division's fundraising initiatives and strategic plan.

You will lead project plans, budgets, vendor negotiations, and stakeholder communications, ensuring timely execution and alignment with university policies and

Qualifications

• Understanding of event planning, coordination, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and staff events to cultivate donor groups and manage budgets.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors for events and campaigns.
• Prepare outlines, agendas and briefing materials for events.
• Serve as liaison for internal and external contacts on events and campaigns.
• Develop and maintain project plans and timelines, monitor progress.

Skills

Event planning

Volunteer engagement

Donor relations

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Communications

Professional ethics

Strategic planning

Job description

The University of Miami in Miami, FL, invites applications for the role of Director, Development Initiatives within Sylvester Development and the Medical Development team. This senior role drives event strategy, donor engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to advance the division's fundraising initiatives and strategic plan.

You will lead project plans, budgets, vendor negotiations, and stakeholder communications, ensuring timely execution and alignment with university policies and