Sr. Director, Athletic Development

University of Miami - Coral Gables, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Coral Gables, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Director of Development for the athletics department at the University of Miami is responsible for cultivating and soliciting major gifts. This role involves strategic alignment with department leaders to meet the specific needs of various sports while engaging with donors to maximize fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, cultivate, solicit and steward a donor portfolio of 125 major giving prospects.
• Meet impactful interaction and solicitation goals set annually by supervisor in alignment with department priorities.
• Document all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in appropriate donor files.
• Assist in managing fundraising strategy with the Associate AD of Development to maximize donation revenue and major gift pipeline efficiency.
• Ensure regular communications and stewardship with donors, including re-solicitations, and proper acknowledgement of gifts and pledge payments.
• Determine fundable sport-specific projects and package them appropriately for consideration by donors.
• Assist in the development of a comprehensive communications strategy supporting the overall fundraising process.
• Research and solicit planned and deferred gifts.
• Make recommendations to leadership and coaches concerning their roles and involvement in identifying, cultivating, or soliciting donor prospects.
• Maintain compliance with all NCAA, Atlantic Coast Conference, University of Miami and departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.