Development Coordinator

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The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence superior medical care and cutting-edge research. At the U we are committed to attracting a talented work force to support our common purpose of transforming lives through teaching research innovation and service. Through our values of Diversity Integrity Responsibility Excellence Compassion Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes to making UM a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

The Division of Development & Alumni Relations supports and promotes the mission purpose and priorities of the University of Miami through fundraising and engagement by building and nurturing strategic philanthropic relationships to improve and transform the lives of individuals and communities. We are committed to values central to the DivisionService Gratitude Trust and Partnershipwhich guide our strategic thinking decision-making and day-to-day interaction with each other and our stakeholders.

General Overview :

The Development Coordinator serves as a Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) team point of contact for Frost School of Music and all our constituents including UM alumni donors families and supporters. This position is responsible for interacting engaging responding to inquiries resolving issues and improving our processes as it relates to our constituents experience with the University of Miami addition to providing administrative support to theFSOM.

The Development Coordinator assists with the planning and execution of the full range of fundraising activities within the his / her designated area(s) and may be called upon to assist with general fundraising activities or to support others. With minimum direction the Coordinator will provide a broad range of senior-level functions dealing with donor communication prospect management events management and high-level administrative duties performed in compliance with the Universitys policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities :

Donor Relations (direct contact with donors prospects VIPs)

• Act as contact / liaison for key donors prospects VIPs to ensure prospect strategies are advanced provide expedient assistance to requests and that appropriate follow-up with constituents is successfully completed.
• Manage cultivation and solicitation appointments for fundraisers and administrators.
• Assist donors prospects and other select individuals with appointments scheduling and other necessary facilitation.
• When necessary contact prospects / donors to verify biographic information appropriateness of gift announcements and representative or event invitee information.

Prospect Management

Events Management

Communications and Marketing

Administrative

Minimum Qualifications :

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nations premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20000 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.

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Job Status : Full time

Employee Type : Staff

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Fundraising,Microsoft Publisher,Microsoft Powerpoint,Event Planning,Salesforce,LMS,Administrative Experience,Grant Writing,Economic Development,Public Speaking,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1