Director, Development Initiatives
Core
Director of Development Initiatives supporting strategic fundraising campaigns, donor cultivation events, and capital naming projects for Sylvester and Medical Development at the University of Miami.
Role type
Senior IC development director (events & campaign strategy)
Builds
Fundraising campaigns, donor recognition events, and capital naming projects
Domain
Higher education + healthcare fundraising
Required skills
Event planning and execution, donor cultivation and stewardship, project management, budgeting and vendor negotiation, strategic planning, team leadership, compliance oversight
Preferred skills
Experience in academic medical centers, major gift fundraising, volunteer engagement tactics
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Coordinate and staff donor cultivation events (galas, symposia, dedications); manage event budgets and negotiate vendor contracts; develop and maintain inventory of capital naming opportunities; lead project teams to implement strategic initiatives; ensure compliance with university policies and safeguard assets; create communication strategies for stakeholders; assess project progress and recommend adjustments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership