Development Director, Eye Bank

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The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is currently seeking a Director, Development to wok in Miami. The Director, Development works with the Executive Director to secure major gifts for the Medical Education initiatives

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS      

• Identifies prospective donors and funding sources, in conjunction with faculty and staff, and develops cultivation and solicitation plans, involving the groups and volunteers, as appropriate. 

• Ensures regular communications and stewardship with donors, including re-solicitations, proper acknowledgement of gifts and pledge payments, reporting, visiting, and providing regular information on the progress of the departments.

• Assists donors, prospects and other select individuals with appointments, scheduling, and other necessary facilitation through clinical encounters.

• Maintains communications with colleagues in medical departments, other schools, and central development to ensure effective collaborations and synergy in achieving the university’s key fundraising goals and objectives.

• Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of the Department’s needs, both general and specific to various programs and departments.

• Documents all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in Raiser’s Edge and other appropriate donor files.

• Works with the Volunteer Leadership Officer to solicit and manage the Medical Alumni Association board.

• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS         

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

              

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.

• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H15