Senior Director of Develoment, MU

The Senior Director of Development will help advance the mission of Miami University by planning, organizing and implementing strategies to increase the level of personal involvement and financial commitment of donors and prospects of Miami University. Particular emphasis will be given to strategies seeking philanthropic and volunteer support for Miami Athletics.

Miami University is a public university founded in 1809 with over 200,000 alumni and 20,000 enrolled students. These students major in over 120 different fields of study. 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

Miami Athletics strives to continue advancing the mission of Graduating Champions by enhancing the student-athlete experience. We are focused on The Next Level of Graduating Champions, which will optimize resources and enhance scholarship and programmatic support. The enhancement and growth of our student-athlete overall wellness will be vital to the advancement of this mission.

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.

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:          

• Under the leadership of the Assistant Vice President of Development, Intercollegiate Athletics, work to develop funding priorities and strategic initiatives and the strategies to meet these funding objectives.
• Oversee the hiring, evaluation, and management of select members of the ICA development team.
• Identify, cultivate, and personally solicit alumni, parents and friends of Miami University for gifts of $100,000 and above. Manage an exclusive portfolio of approximately 50-65 individual prospects.
• Prepare and present gift proposals to prospects with the input and assistance of faulty, administrators, and the Director of Athletics, as well as other constituent and central development officers. Proposals may involve establishing multi-year commitments, as well as helping to facilitate gifts of real estate, personal property, securities, and gifts in wills, trusts, annuities and insurance.
• Perform other duties related to the mission of the Office of Development under the guidance of the Assistant Vice President of Development, Intercollegiate Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications:            

• Bachelor’s degree; minimum of five years’ experience in fundraising, business development and/or relationship management roles.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree; experience in an educational/ intercollegiate athletics environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Demonstrated level of leadership and management; outstanding oral and written communications; excellent organization skills and attention to detail; and willingness to travel extensively both on a regional and national level.