Impact-Driven Major Gifts Officer

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL is seeking a Philanthropy Officer to join the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. This full-time role focuses on developing strategies to secure major gifts from donors and prospects.

Core responsibilities include donor identification, cultivation plans, and ongoing stewardship, with collaboration across faculties, departments, and central development. Raiser's Edge is used for documentation and tracking of progress toward fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Technical proficiency with office software and donor databases.

Responsibilities

• Identifies prospective donors and develops cultivation and solicitation plans.
• Maintains donor communications and stewardship, including acknowledgments and reporting.
• Assists donors and prospects with scheduling and facilitation of meetings.
• Collaborates with medical departments and development to meet fundraising goals.
• Maintains knowledge of departmental needs and programs for fundraising strategy.
• Documents all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in Raiser's Edge and donor files.
• Demonstrates progress toward campaign and multi-year project goals.
• Reaches department and individual fundraising goals.
• Manages active prospects and proposals; adheres to policies and protects assets.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Communication

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

The University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL is seeking a Philanthropy Officer to join the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. This full-time role focuses on developing strategies to secure major gifts from donors and prospects.

Core responsibilities include donor identification, cultivation plans, and ongoing stewardship, with collaboration across faculties, departments, and central development. Raiser's Edge is used for documentation and tracking of progress toward fundraising goals.