MIAMI UNIVERSITY
Director of Regional Development, Columbus
MIAMI UNIVERSITY, Oxford, Ohio, United States, 45056
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The Director of Regional Development, Columbus 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 through its major gift program. Job Description Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, Regional Programs through the Senior Associate Vice President for University Advancement -- Central Programs, it is preferred that the Director of Regional Development for Columbus resides in or near the Columbus metro area, with travel required in the Central Ohio region and periodic travel to Oxford, Ohio for meetings and other activities. Implement and direct a comprehensive university advancement program for the Columbus region in response to the goals and initiatives established by the Division of University Advancement. Effect solicitation and stewardship calls to alumni and friends alone and with other staff, faculty, administrators and alumni volunteers. Develop and maintain a prospect pool focused primarily on $50,000 plus prospects. Prepare and present gift proposals to prospects with the input and assistance of faculty, administrators, and deans, 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 and trusts. Encourage and coordinate involvement of alumni and friends through campus visits and regional events. The Director of Regional Development will serve as the direct point of contact and liaison for activities in the Columbus region related to the Division of University Advancement. Perform other duties related to the mission of the Office of Development under the guidance of the Senior Director of Development, Regional Programs. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum three years of fundraising or comparable work experience. Internships, volunteer work, and other experience gained during the completion of degree programs may be counted towards these requirements. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an educational setting. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Outstanding oral and written communication skills; ability and willingness to travel. Ability and willingness to reside in or near the Columbus region working from their residence. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and an ability to work with little day to day supervision. Miami University is a public university founded in 1809 with over 200,000 alumni and 20,000 enrolled students. 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 support from alumni, friends, and partners. Everyone on our team plays a part in achieving this goal. In alignment with Miami University's statement on Diversity and Inclusion, University Advancement is committed to and fully embraces the philosophy and belief.
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The Director of Regional Development, Columbus 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 through its major gift program. Job Description Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, Regional Programs through the Senior Associate Vice President for University Advancement -- Central Programs, it is preferred that the Director of Regional Development for Columbus resides in or near the Columbus metro area, with travel required in the Central Ohio region and periodic travel to Oxford, Ohio for meetings and other activities. Implement and direct a comprehensive university advancement program for the Columbus region in response to the goals and initiatives established by the Division of University Advancement. Effect solicitation and stewardship calls to alumni and friends alone and with other staff, faculty, administrators and alumni volunteers. Develop and maintain a prospect pool focused primarily on $50,000 plus prospects. Prepare and present gift proposals to prospects with the input and assistance of faculty, administrators, and deans, 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 and trusts. Encourage and coordinate involvement of alumni and friends through campus visits and regional events. The Director of Regional Development will serve as the direct point of contact and liaison for activities in the Columbus region related to the Division of University Advancement. Perform other duties related to the mission of the Office of Development under the guidance of the Senior Director of Development, Regional Programs. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum three years of fundraising or comparable work experience. Internships, volunteer work, and other experience gained during the completion of degree programs may be counted towards these requirements. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an educational setting. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Outstanding oral and written communication skills; ability and willingness to travel. Ability and willingness to reside in or near the Columbus region working from their residence. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and an ability to work with little day to day supervision. Miami University is a public university founded in 1809 with over 200,000 alumni and 20,000 enrolled students. 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 support from alumni, friends, and partners. Everyone on our team plays a part in achieving this goal. In alignment with Miami University's statement on Diversity and Inclusion, University Advancement is committed to and fully embraces the philosophy and belief.
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