Executive Director, Leadership Giving

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The University of Miami, Division of Development and Alumni Relations has an exciting opportunity for a full time Executive Director, Leadership Giving to work in Coral Gables, FL.

The Executive Director, Leadership Giving provides strategic guidance to fundraising units in assigned division(s) and helps establish strategic direction for the University's fundraising efforts. The Executive Director, Development supervises and guides fundraising work and activities and sets and achieves fundraising goals. The incumbent formulates and implements ways to increase gift revenue to support the University's funding needs and oversees programs for major and special gifts process documentation and improvement.

Core responsibilities

• Creates, maintains, and strengthens relationships with key volunteers and enhances volunteer engagement.
• Leads efforts to identify and cultivate new donors. Devises and implements strategies to provide professional development for staff and encourage their highest level of performance.
• Assists in the development and dissemination of fundraising policies and procedures. Serves as the primary contact for fundraising issues for various groups across campus and external parties.
• Represents the University in discussions, interactions, and negotiations with donors. Coordinates all database administration and related technology support and implements plans to improve the effectiveness of current systems.
• Analyzes current and emerging trends in advancement services and provides strategic approaches to improve the University's current and future advancement activities.
• Ensures adherence to applicable rules and regulations concerning gift acceptance.
• Ensures internal control oversight and compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding of assets, compliance with University policies and procedures, reliability of internal and external reporting, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Creates an effective control environment, conducts risk assessments, and implements and monitors controls.

Additional information

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience required; minimum 10 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strategic Leadership: Commitment to the University's core values, mission and vision. Understands the strategic vision and major initiatives to lead and influence across departments to achieve goals and drive strategic initiatives.
• Operational Transformation: Ability to drive operational efficiency.
• Change Leadership: Ability to lead organizational change initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability.
• Financial Stewardship: Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging and communicating with key stakeholders, building strategic partnerships, and enhancing the university's reputation.
• Innovation: Drives innovation by encouraging/implementing innovative solutions and driving continuous improvement.
• Communication: Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication.

• Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
• The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.
• With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.
• We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.
• Job Status: Full time
• Employee Type: Staff