Job no: 501850
Department: Development
Location: Oxford, OH
Work type: Salary Staff
Categories: Fund Raising, Development, Alumni
Status: Full Time
Temporary: No
Job Title:Assistant Director of Development, Annual GivingHours Per Week:
40 Hours
Job Summary:
The Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving will advance the mission of Miami University by planning, organizing, and implementing strategies to increase the level of personal engagement and financial commitment of alumni and friends. Particular emphasis will be given to securing philanthropic and volunteer support for the university’s Annual Fund through mass marketing channels.
Miami University is a public university founded in 1809. 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:
• 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 Development, Central Programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree; 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 communication skills; commitment to collaborative approach to
fundraising; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; and willingness to travel
occasionally.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position, please upload a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
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 [email protected] 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:
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 [email protected] or (513) 529-3560.
Advertised: 26 May 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
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