Job Description

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 Division of University Advancement is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all people feel safe, valued, and respected.

The Assistant Director of Development will play a critical role in the direct, frontline solicitation of leadership gifts to advance the mission of Miami University. This Gift Officer will plan, organize and implement strategies to secure increased leadership giving support for Miami University. Responsibilities will include meeting with university prospects and individual donors, cultivating relationships, soliciting philanthropic gifts and managing a portfolio of prospects.

Duties/Physical Demands:

• Develop and manage a fundraising portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects capable of making current or deferred philanthropic commitments of at least $10,000 - $50,000 to Miami University. Work independently and collaboratively on prospect strategies to ensure identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship are done in a timely manner. Achieve specific and measurable annual metrics related to donor visits, solicitations, gift closures and total dollars raised.
• Communicate with, visit, engage, and qualify the philanthropic interests of potential donors that results in donor retention, reactivation, pipeline development, and upgraded gifts.
• Coordinate with university development professionals on donor strategies and development initiatives with the support of University Advancement Services, Office of Development staff, faculty and administrators. Provide regular reports on progress and results of prospect management including the timely submission of contacts reports.
• Build a comprehensive understanding of Miami University priorities and make a written and oral case for support to match prospects’ interests and passions to university needs. 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.
• Encourage and coordinate involvement of alumni and friends through campus visits and regional events.
• Serve as a model of collaboration on the National Development Team within Miami University Advancement. Perform other duties related to the mission of the Office of Development under the guidance of the Senior Director of Development and the Senior Associate Vice President of University Advancement.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from 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.

Clery Act
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

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Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of one year of related work experience (volunteer work may be counted towards this requirement)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to collaborative approach to fundraising
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel both on a regional and national level    

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Work experience in a financial, fundraising or sales setting
• Experience in an educational setting.                                           

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

To be considered for this position please upload a resume and cover letter.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

none

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

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About Miami University

“Miami University, a student-centered public university founded in 1809, has built its success through an unwavering commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education, with complementary quality graduate programs, and the active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life. With a student body of 16,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with faculty who love to teach and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. Faculty and staff are highly valued for their contributions toward the Miami experience. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and stable work environment as they work to support the university’s educational mission. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles northwest of Cincinnati, with regional campuses located in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio, and a center in Luxembourg. Known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Miami, the nation's tenth oldest public university, is recognized for its striking red brick Georgian-style architecture and tree-shaded lawns. Take a Virtual Tour from our website.”

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