Senior director of development farmer school of business

Job Title

Senior Director of Development, Farmer School of Business

Department

Central Programs

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

$100,000

Position Salary Maximum

$125,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2025-10-31

Job Description Summary

The Senior Director of Development 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. Particular emphasis will be given to strategies seeking philanthropic and volunteer support for the Farmer School of Business.

Job Description

The Senior Director of Development 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. Particular emphasis will be given to strategies seeking philanthropic and volunteer support for the Farmer School of Business.

Miami University is a public university founded in 1809 with over 200,000 alumni and 20,000 enrolled students. These students major in over 120 different fields of study. 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 all measures of support from alumni, friends, and corporate and foundation partners. As the university looks to embark upon its next comprehensive campaign, a robust and high functioning development team will play a critical role in the success of that effort.

The Farmer School of Business is a nationally ranked undergraduate business school with select regionally based graduate programs. Supporting over 45,000 alumni and 5,000 current undergraduate students the School provides eight majors and two co-majors ranging from Accountancy, Management and Finance to Marketing, Information Systems & Analytics and Entrepreneurship. The School launched a $250 million comprehensive capital campaign in 2016 and is seeking a talented development professional to help it achieve its goal.

Miami University recognizes that technology enables us to find new ways of providing first class service and workplace flexibility. This position is approved for remote work on a hybrid basis, following a successful period of six (6) months of employment. Remote work is a working arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason.

Duties:

• Implement and direct imbedded campaign initiatives within the Farmer School of Business capital campaign in response to its campaign priorities and initiatives. Manage and develop strategies for all prospects of the Farmer School of Business.
• Identify, cultivate, and personally solicit alumni, parents and friends of Miami University for gifts of $100,000 and above. Manage an exclusive portfolio of approximately 65-70 individual 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, trusts, annuities and insurance.
• Work closely with the Dean, Department Chairs and Faculty of the Farmer School of Business in developing prospects and donor relationships.
• Provide mentoring and management to less experienced members of the Farmer School development team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 8 years experience in fundraising, business development and/or relationship management roles
• Demonstrated level of leadership and management

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Outstanding oral and written communications
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel extensively both on a regional and national level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree
• Experience in an educational environment.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

To be considered for this position please upload a resume and cover letter.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

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Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

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or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

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