Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving
- Employer
- Miami University
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 18, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Miami University recognizes that technology enables us to find
new ways of providing first class service and workplace
flexibility. This position is approved for remote work on a hybrid
basis, following a successful period of six (6) months of
employment. Remote work is a working arrangement that can be
modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any
reason.
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 Assistant Director of Annual Giving will advance the mission of
Miami University by planning, organizing and implementing
strategies to secure increased private support for Miami University
through several annual giving initiatives.
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:
• Create and implement a strategic and comprehensive focus
around individual outreach and prospect management to increase
annual giving and develop a strong pipeline of consistent
donors.
• Solicit alumni and friends nationally and regionally, for annual
contributions of $1,000-$50,000 in support of campus
priorities.
• Provide a personalized donor experience that results in donor
retention, reactivation, pipeline development, and upgraded
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, and corporate
partners 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. Proposals may involve tax planning, gifts
of real estate, personal property, securities, and gifts in wills,
trusts, annuities and insurance.
• Develop and implement service, cultivation and solicitation
strategies for assigned prospects with the support of the Assistant
Vice President of Individual and Annual Giving, Office of
Development staff and faculty and administrators
• Perform other duties related to the mission of the Office of
Development under the guidance of the Assistant Vice President of
Individual and Annual Giving and the Senior Associate Vice
President of University Advancement.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree conferred by first date of employment; minimum of one year of related work experience (volunteer work may be counted towards this requirement)
Desired Qualifications:
Work experience in a financial, fundraising or sales setting; experience in an educational setting
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Outstanding oral and written communication skills; commitment to collaborative approach to fundraising; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; and willingness to travel occasionally both on a regional and national level
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) Benefits Eligible:
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