Florida International University
Sr Director of Development - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Florida International University, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
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Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.Job Summary
The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is currently seeking a Sr. Director of Development to join our team of professionals.Duties include:Manages a set portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects capable of making significant gifts in order to secure major gift commitments. Works to individually cultivate existing and new donor relationships with the intent of sustaining and increasing the relationship with the donor and supporting the goals of the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM). Plans and implements programs that include measurable targets for each fiscal year.Meets annual goals for personal contacts and annual fundraising goals as established by the leadership team on an annual basis.Monitors progress towards achieving revenue goals. Documents contact and prospect moves, tracks progress using Raiser's Edge, and adheres to University Advancement prospect management guidelines and protocol.Develops, writes, and edits proposals, stewardship reports, and other development materials, including proposals soliciting significant grants and gifts from corporations and foundations to support HWCOM's priorities. Provides direct assistance in the development and delivery of development communication materials, such as the college website, donor newsletters, and reports.Develops cultivation and solicitation strategies and manages relationships that lead to proposals for significant grants and gifts from corporations and foundations in support of Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine priorities. Provides management-level support for capacity-building projects and initiatives, increasing the productivity and success of the Development team.Develops and advances strategies for enhancing corporate and foundation support for the academic portfolio and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with team members, Deans, Center/Institute/Initiative Directors, other academic leadership, the FIU Foundation, and prospect managers to identify and pursue strategic funding opportunities to support institutional priorities and research.Effectively communicates the College and Universitys key strengths to corporate and foundation prospects. Actively maintain a working knowledge of the College and Universitys key strengths and fundraising opportunities, continuously evaluating fundraising capacity for new strategic initiatives. Additionally, actively maintain current knowledge of faculty research interests and areas of expertise.Collaborates with development staff to maintain knowledge of trends in philanthropy, informing opportunities for support of College and University programs. Serves as a consultant to Deans, Center/Institute/Initiative Directors, academic leadership, and faculty in devising and implementing fundraising strategies for corporate and foundation support.Handles donated funds in the form of checks or negotiable securities. Accesses confidential information regarding gifts and donors. Maintains a high degree of confidentiality of prospect and donor records. Works closely with the FIU Foundation, University Advancement, and HWCOM Finance Officers.Develops and maintains a productive partnership with academic leads and University administrators to ensure high-level alignment between academic planning and fundraising goals.Supervise additional staff as needed. Ensures development staff cultivates existing and new donor (corporate and foundation) relationships with the intent of sustaining and increasing the relationship with the donor, according to stated goals and objectives.Provides direct assistance in the development and delivery of development communication materials, such as the college website, donor newsletters, reports, etc.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years of experience with six (6) years of experience in fundraising. Supervises/ manages subordinate staff.Desired Qualifications
Experience in health care, higher education or the non-profit sector and an understanding of Corporate and Foundation RelationsDemonstrated knowledge of the South Florida community.Highly developed skills in narrative and persuasive writing, copy editing, and proofreading.Highly developed skills in narrative and persuasive writing, copy editing, and proofreading.Job Category
AdministrativeAdvertised Salary
$130,000-$140,000Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AMEnd time: 5:00 PMPre-Employment Requirements
Expanded Background CheckHow To Apply
Current EmployeeAs a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ".To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.How To Apply
Prospective EmployeeIf you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ".To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.Disclosures
Clery NoticeIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).Pay TransparencyFlorida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.Job Summary
The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is currently seeking a Sr. Director of Development to join our team of professionals.Duties include:Manages a set portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects capable of making significant gifts in order to secure major gift commitments. Works to individually cultivate existing and new donor relationships with the intent of sustaining and increasing the relationship with the donor and supporting the goals of the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM). Plans and implements programs that include measurable targets for each fiscal year.Meets annual goals for personal contacts and annual fundraising goals as established by the leadership team on an annual basis.Monitors progress towards achieving revenue goals. Documents contact and prospect moves, tracks progress using Raiser's Edge, and adheres to University Advancement prospect management guidelines and protocol.Develops, writes, and edits proposals, stewardship reports, and other development materials, including proposals soliciting significant grants and gifts from corporations and foundations to support HWCOM's priorities. Provides direct assistance in the development and delivery of development communication materials, such as the college website, donor newsletters, and reports.Develops cultivation and solicitation strategies and manages relationships that lead to proposals for significant grants and gifts from corporations and foundations in support of Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine priorities. Provides management-level support for capacity-building projects and initiatives, increasing the productivity and success of the Development team.Develops and advances strategies for enhancing corporate and foundation support for the academic portfolio and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with team members, Deans, Center/Institute/Initiative Directors, other academic leadership, the FIU Foundation, and prospect managers to identify and pursue strategic funding opportunities to support institutional priorities and research.Effectively communicates the College and Universitys key strengths to corporate and foundation prospects. Actively maintain a working knowledge of the College and Universitys key strengths and fundraising opportunities, continuously evaluating fundraising capacity for new strategic initiatives. Additionally, actively maintain current knowledge of faculty research interests and areas of expertise.Collaborates with development staff to maintain knowledge of trends in philanthropy, informing opportunities for support of College and University programs. Serves as a consultant to Deans, Center/Institute/Initiative Directors, academic leadership, and faculty in devising and implementing fundraising strategies for corporate and foundation support.Handles donated funds in the form of checks or negotiable securities. Accesses confidential information regarding gifts and donors. Maintains a high degree of confidentiality of prospect and donor records. Works closely with the FIU Foundation, University Advancement, and HWCOM Finance Officers.Develops and maintains a productive partnership with academic leads and University administrators to ensure high-level alignment between academic planning and fundraising goals.Supervise additional staff as needed. Ensures development staff cultivates existing and new donor (corporate and foundation) relationships with the intent of sustaining and increasing the relationship with the donor, according to stated goals and objectives.Provides direct assistance in the development and delivery of development communication materials, such as the college website, donor newsletters, reports, etc.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years of experience with six (6) years of experience in fundraising. Supervises/ manages subordinate staff.Desired Qualifications
Experience in health care, higher education or the non-profit sector and an understanding of Corporate and Foundation RelationsDemonstrated knowledge of the South Florida community.Highly developed skills in narrative and persuasive writing, copy editing, and proofreading.Highly developed skills in narrative and persuasive writing, copy editing, and proofreading.Job Category
AdministrativeAdvertised Salary
$130,000-$140,000Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AMEnd time: 5:00 PMPre-Employment Requirements
Expanded Background CheckHow To Apply
Current EmployeeAs a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ".To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.How To Apply
Prospective EmployeeIf you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ".To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.Disclosures
Clery NoticeIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).Pay TransparencyFlorida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.