Leadership Giving Associate

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The University of Miami, Division of Development and Alumni Relations, has an exciting opportunity for a full time Leadership Giving Associate to work in Coral Gables, FL.

The Leadership Giving Associate reports directly to the Executive Director, Development and indirectly to the Associate Vice President of Unit Development. This role supports the strategy and implementation of an omni-channel, targeted, and donor-centered leadership giving program at the University of Miami.

The Leadership Giving Associate is responsible for the execution of leadership gift fundraising functions for assigned divisions, including the development of solicitation strategies, cultivation and stewardship of donors, and efforts to retain and increase giving levels. This role also contributes to the growth of the major and principal gift prospect pipeline and supports process documentation and program improvement efforts.

Core responsibilities:

• Provides professional fundraising services and support to assigned divisions, departments, and centers.
• Contributes to the development of fundraising budgets and revenue projections.
• Tracks and monitors the emerging prospect pool and assists with reports to evaluate program outcomes.
• Supports the development and sustainability of leadership giving programs.
• Assists in setting benchmarks and strategies to meet revenue and activity metrics.
• Delivers strategic counsel to colleagues and unit partners regarding leadership gift engagement strategies.
• Monitors, evaluates, and reports on personal progress and outcomes against assigned goals.
• Manages a personal portfolio of leadership giving prospects, with established revenue and activity expectations.
• Partners closely with the Assistant Vice President of PGDI and Associate Vice President of Unit Development to ensure alignment with school, unit, and central priorities.
• Stays current on best practices and benchmarks from peer institutions to inform program growth and innovation.
• Utilizes dashboards and reports to track progress and shares updates with internal stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with University policies and procedures and contributes to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field is required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience. Minimum 4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• 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.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff