Sr. Director, Development (Gift fundraising)

University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Director, Development oversees major gift fundraising functions for assigned divisions, including the development and execution of solicitation strategies, cultivation of relationships with high potential donors, and hosting of events. Moreover, the incumbent formulates programs for major and special gifts process documentation and improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field is required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional fundraising services and support to other divisions, departments, and centers.
• Develops fundraising budgets and revenue projections.
• Tracks and monitors the emerging prospect pool to develop reports and monitor program results.
• Builds and adapts programs to a point of sustainability.
• Sets benchmarks and strategies to meet revenue and activity metrics.
• Delivers expert counsel to leadership regarding major gift and volunteer development strategies.
• Monitors, evaluates, and reports on progress and outcomes against goals.
• Administers a personal portfolio with revenue and activity goals.
• Recruits, trains, mentors, and develops staff and volunteers.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree