Director of Development

Barry University•Miami Shores, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Develop and execute strategies to build and manage a portfolio of 75-100 major and principal gift prospects with the capacity for significant annual gifts. This role involves effective stewardship of these donors, conducting a minimum of 125 face-to-face or virtual visits annually for cultivation and solicitation. The Director will collaborate with senior administrators, deans, faculty, and volunteers to align University fundraising priorities with donor interests, utilizing CRM databases for prospect and donor information management. Attendance at local fundraising events and association meetings is expected to enhance the public profile of Barry University and expand its network. A valid FL Driver's License is required. The position also ensures a high level of stewardship for assigned donors, including timely reporting and detailed record-keeping of solicitation activities. The Director will work closely with the Associate Vice President for Development to support the University's highest needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
3-5 years of relevant experience
Previous proposal writing experience
Advanced written and oral communications skills
FL Driver’s License required

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategies to build a portfolio and manage a pipeline of 75-100 major and principal gift prospects with the capacity to make gifts of $50,000 or more annually.
Develop plans for the effective stewardship of major and principal gift donors.
Complete a minimum of 125 face-to-face or virtual visits annually to cultivate and solicit major and principal gifts from a portfolio of prospects and donors.
Collaborate with senior administrators, deans, faculty, and volunteers to develop ideas that translate the University's fundraising priorities into gift proposals and align them with the investment of major and principal gift prospects.
Utilize CRM database and related donor and alumni management databases to gather, record and properly store information about prospects and donors.
Attend local fundraising events and association meetings to raise the public profile of Barry University and expand its network of capable prospects, as well as community partnerships.
Ensure a high level of stewardship for assigned individual, corporate and foundation donors, including the submission of timely mid- and year-end reports and financials as appropriate, and maintaining detailed records of solicitation activities.
Work closely with the Associate Vice President for Development to ensure seamless efforts to support University’s highest needs.