Development Associate

Development Associate

The University of Miami/UHealth's Division of Development and Alumni Relations has an exciting opportunity for a full time Development Associate to work in Miami, FL.

The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented work force to support our common purpose of transforming lives through teaching, research, innovation, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes to making UM a great place to work.

We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations supports and promotes the mission, purpose, and priorities of the University of Miami through fundraising and engagement by building and nurturing strategic philanthropic relationships to improve and transform the lives of individuals and communities. We are committed to values central to the Division—Service, Gratitude, Trust, and Partnership—which guide our strategic thinking, decision-making, and day-to-day interaction with each other and our stakeholders.

The Development Associate plays an important role in supporting the fundraising programs for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Development Associate works with the Sr. Director of Development to plan and execute development activities designed to establish donor connections with the institution and help to deepen engagement and foster an environment that leads to philanthropic gifts.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Sylvester and DAR to implement a strategic and multi-faceted development plan to attract, retain, and increase the support of mid-level donors ($1,000 - $10,000 annual giving).
• Manage portfolio of mid-level prospects.
• Leads research and discovery efforts to identify current donors with potential to elevate their giving.
• In consultation with Senior Director, identify and elevate prospective major gift donors ($50K and above) to philanthropy officers and/or planned giving team.
• Work with philanthropic giving and digital engagement team to identify mid-level prospects from direct mail donors.
• Create communication plan to engage and steward donors meaningfully and increase giving levels.
• In coordination with Senior Director, identify events and activities to cultivate and grow major donor interest.
• Document all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in i-BIS and other appropriate donor records.

Measurements of success for Development Associate:

• Make an appropriate amount of substantive qualifications, cultivation and solicitation actions toward closing gifts. Numbers established with supervisor.
• Reach individual yearly goals for "number and amounts solicited" and "number and amounts funded." Reach additional goals as acting as a collaborator. Number established with supervisor.
• Manage an appropriate number of active prospects and active proposals. Number and amounts to be established with supervisor.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• Must be solution-oriented and able to work independently to successfully complete projects on deadline.
• Excellent command of the English language, both oral and written with a high level of creativity, attention to detail and superior customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Must have initiative mixed with good, sound judgment, and a high level of discretion to handle sensitive information.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work in a dynamic team environment across multiple divisions.

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

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.