Sr Director Dev, Gift Planning
- Employer
- Miami University
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Nov 8, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Business Administration, Professional Fields, Other Professional Fields
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:
All employees and students must be fully vaccinated by November 22,
2021. Employees must have received at least the first dose of the
vaccine before beginning on-campus employment, be fully vaccinated
within 30 days of beginning employment and provide proof of vaccination, unless exempted as
provided for in Miami University's COVID19 Vaccination Program and Policy. If you
need additional information regarding exemptions, please
contact AcademicPersonnel@miamioh.edu or Employment@miamioh.edu.
Job no: 499475
Department: Development
Location: Oxford, OH
Work type: Salary Staff
Categories: Fund Raising, Development,
Alumni
Status: Full Time
Temporary: No
Unclassified
Hours Per Week:40
Job Summary:
The Senior Director will help advance the mission of Miami
University by serving as a key leader in the charitable gift and
estate planning program. They individual will assist in in
planning, organizing, and implementing strategies to increase the
level of personal involvement and financial commitment of donors
and prospects of Miami University. In addition, this position will
have a set of metrics corresponding to strategies seeking
philanthropic and volunteer support of alumni and friends of
Miami.
Miami University is a public university founded in 1809 with over
200,000 alumni and 20,000 enrolled students. These students major
in over 120 different fields of study. 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 all measures of support from alumni,
friends, and corporate and foundation partners. As the university
looks to embark upon its next comprehensive campaign, a robust and
high functioning development team will play a critical role in the
success of that effort.
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. 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:
• Participate in the development and execution of the gift
planning marketing efforts
• Effect solicitation and stewardship calls to alumni and friends
alone and with other staff, faculty, administrators and alumni
volunteers
• Prepare and present gift proposals to prospects with the input
and assistance of faulty, administrators, and deans, as well as
other constituent and central development officers. Proposals may
involve establishing multi-year commitments, as well as helping to
facilitate gifts of real estate, personal property, securities, and
gifts in wills, trusts, annuities and insurance.
• Encourage and coordinate involvement of alumni and friends
through campus visits and regional events
• Develop and implement assessment, cultivation, solicitation, and
stewardship strategies for assigned prospects with the Office of
Development staff, and university faculty and administrators.
• Perform other duties related to the mission of the Office of
Development under the guidance of the Assistant Vice President for
Gift Planning.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, five years of experience in development/fundraising, law, financial services, accounting, or equivalent
Desired Qualifications:
Advanced degree; experience working in education setting.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated level of leadership and management; proven leadership techniques; outstanding oral and written communication skills; excellent organization skills and attention to detail; commitment to collaborative approach to fundraising; willingness to travel extensively both on a regional and national level and the ability to attend as scheduled evening and weekend events.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Miami University is partnering with Aspen Leadership Group to recruit for this position. In addition to completing this application, please apply online at https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/.
Diversity Statement:
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.
For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.
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, 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. Labor Law Posters for Applicants: Miami University is committed to providing up-to-date information from the Department of Labor to our applicants for employment. Here, you will find links to the current information regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Date to Begin Screening Applicants:
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact ADAFacultyStaff@Miamioh.edu or (513) 529-3560.
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