Development Associate

About the role

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.

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.
• Lead 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.
• Create communication plan to engage and steward donors meaningfully and increase giving levels.
• Work with philanthropic giving and digital engagement team to identify mid-level prospects from direct mail donors.
• Work 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• 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).
• Initiative mixed with good, sound judgment, and a high level of discretion to handle sensitive information.
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work in a dynamic team environment across multiple divisions.

Benefits

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