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Senior Director of Development, Farmer School of Business
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Senior Director of Development, Farmer School of Business
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The Senior Director of Development will help advance the mission of Miami University by planning, organizing and implementing strategies to increase the level of personal involvement and financial commitment of donors and prospects of Miami University. Particular emphasis will be given to strategies seeking philanthropic and volunteer support for the Farmer School of Business.
Miami University is a public university founded in 1809 with more than 200,000 alumni and 20,000 enrolled students. The Farmer School of Business is a nationally ranked undergraduate business school with over 45,000 alumni and 5,000 current undergraduate students. The school launched a $250 million comprehensive capital campaign in 2016 and is seeking a talented development professional to help it achieve its goal. This position is approved for remote work on a hybrid basis, following a successful period of six (6) months of employment.
Duties
Implement and direct embedded campaign initiatives within the Farmer School of Business capital campaign in response to its priorities and initiatives. Manage and develop strategies for all prospects of the Farmer School of Business.
Identify, cultivate, and personally solicit alumni, parents and friends of Miami University for gifts of $100,000 and above. Manage an exclusive portfolio of approximately 65–70 individual prospects.
Prepare and present gift proposals to prospects with the input and assistance of faculty, administrators, deans, and other development officers. Proposals may involve establishing multi‑year commitments, as well as facilitating gifts of real estate, personal property, securities, and gifts in wills, trusts, annuities and insurance.
Work closely with the Dean, Department Chairs and Faculty of the Farmer School of Business in developing prospects and donor relationships.
Provide mentoring and management to less experienced members of the Farmer School development team.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of 8 years experience in fundraising, business development and/or relationship management roles.
Demonstrated level of leadership and management.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Outstanding oral and written communication.
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
Willingness to travel extensively both regionally and nationally.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree.
Experience in an educational environment.
Required Application Documents To be considered for this position please upload a resume and cover letter.
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The Senior Director of Development will help advance the mission of Miami University by planning, organizing and implementing strategies to increase the level of personal involvement and financial commitment of donors and prospects of Miami University. Particular emphasis will be given to strategies seeking philanthropic and volunteer support for the Farmer School of Business.
Miami University is a public university founded in 1809 with more than 200,000 alumni and 20,000 enrolled students. The Farmer School of Business is a nationally ranked undergraduate business school with over 45,000 alumni and 5,000 current undergraduate students. The school launched a $250 million comprehensive capital campaign in 2016 and is seeking a talented development professional to help it achieve its goal. This position is approved for remote work on a hybrid basis, following a successful period of six (6) months of employment.
Duties
Implement and direct embedded campaign initiatives within the Farmer School of Business capital campaign in response to its priorities and initiatives. Manage and develop strategies for all prospects of the Farmer School of Business.
Identify, cultivate, and personally solicit alumni, parents and friends of Miami University for gifts of $100,000 and above. Manage an exclusive portfolio of approximately 65–70 individual prospects.
Prepare and present gift proposals to prospects with the input and assistance of faculty, administrators, deans, and other development officers. Proposals may involve establishing multi‑year commitments, as well as facilitating gifts of real estate, personal property, securities, and gifts in wills, trusts, annuities and insurance.
Work closely with the Dean, Department Chairs and Faculty of the Farmer School of Business in developing prospects and donor relationships.
Provide mentoring and management to less experienced members of the Farmer School development team.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of 8 years experience in fundraising, business development and/or relationship management roles.
Demonstrated level of leadership and management.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Outstanding oral and written communication.
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
Willingness to travel extensively both regionally and nationally.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree.
Experience in an educational environment.
Required Application Documents To be considered for this position please upload a resume and cover letter.
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