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University of Miami · 8 hours ago

Development Officer

Coral Gables, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The University of Miami is seeking a Development Officer who will identify and prioritize a portfolio of prospects while developing strategies to secure gifts and achieve fundraising goals. This role involves coordinating programs and events to engage major gift donors and ensuring effective communication and stewardship with them.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Fundraising strategiesDonor engagementBudget developmentPortfolio managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required

Minimum 3 Years Of Relevant Experience

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (137)

2024 (153)

2023 (150)

2022 (122)

2021 (95)

2020 (114)