Associate Director of Development, Farmer School of Business
- Employer
- Miami University
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Jun 2, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Division of University Advancement at Miami University is
looking for new team members who want to make an impact on the
lives and experiences of our students through philanthropy. Miami
University is a public university founded in 1809 with over 200,000
alumni and 20,000 enrolled students. With its close proximity to
the city of Cincinnati coupled with a nationally recognized
excellence in undergraduate education, there is a significant
opportunity to increase support from alumni, friends, and partners.
Everyone on our team plays a part in achieving this goal. The
Farmer School of Business is a top 25 overall undergraduate
business school and is ranked third for early career return on
investment by Poets & Quants. The school is in the midst of a
$250 million capital campaign under the leadership of a new
Dean.
The Associate Director of Development, Farmer School of Business
will advance the mission of Miami University by planning,
organizing, and implementing strategies to increase the level of
personal involvement and financial commitment of alumni and
friends. Particular emphasis will be given to strategies seeking
philanthropic and volunteer support for the Farmer School of
Business. The Associate Director will play a key role in helping
the school achieve its fundraising goals.
In alignment with Miami University’s statement on Diversity and
Inclusion, University Advancement is committed to and fully
embraces the philosophy and belief that a diverse community is
among an institution's greatest strengths. We recognize that every
Miamian has a unique story and unfortunately many are marked with
challenges and pain based on one or more of their identities. We
thus acknowledge the painful and difficult experiences at Miami
past and present. We are committed to recognizing and celebrating
all Miamians. We aspire to connect Miami with our diverse
constituencies and create pathways for current and future Miamians
of all backgrounds. We choose to honor Miami University’s holistic
approach to and definition of diversity as our guide. This
statement is only a part of Advancement’s efforts.
The Division of University Advancement is committed to creating an
inclusive work environment where all people feel safe, valued, and
respected. To view our full statement including our specific
commitments, please visit our website:
miamialum.org/DEI_statement.
Duties/Physical Demands:
• Manage a pool of prospects including alumni and friends.
Develop and implement strategies leading to the active cultivation,
solicitation and stewardship of these prospects;
• Serve as one of several departmental fundraisers for the Farmer
School of Business at Miami University in addressing their
philanthropic and alumni relations objectives;
• Play a key role in helping the Farmer School of Business achieve
its $250 million capital campaign goal;
• Solicit major gifts and annual leadership gifts;
• Effect cultivation, solicitation and stewardship calls to alumni
and friends independently and occasionally with other staff,
faculty, administrators and alumni volunteers;
• Encourage and coordinate involvement of alumni and friends
through campus visits and regional events;
• Prepare and present departmental and divisional proposals to
alumni and friends with the input and assistance of faculty, staff,
administrators and deans including proposals involving tax
planning; gifts of real estate; personal property; securities; and
gifts in wills, trusts, annuities and insurance;
• Develop and implement service, cultivation, engagement and
solicitation strategies for assigned prospects with the support of
the Division of University Advancement staff, faculty and
administrators;
• Perform other duties related to the mission of the Office of
Development under the guidance of the Associate Vice President for
Development and External Relations and the Senior Associate Vice
President for the Division of University Advancement.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of three years of experience in development, fundraising,
sales, and/or business development (volunteer work may be counted
towards this requirement)
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to collaborative approach to fundraising
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel extensively both on a regional and national
level
Desired Qualifications:
• Direct fundraising experience
• Experience working in an educational setting
• Experience working with a donor database system
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
See Minimum Qualifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
EO/AA Statement/Clery Act: Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1551972326675000&usg=AFQjCNEKpiK_WbsyuDgqK13d6ojJdup1vg">http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223. Date to Begin Screening Applicants:
Benefits Eligible:
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