Major Gifts 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

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.