Leadership Giving Associate

Leadership Giving AssociateThe University of Miami, Division of Development and Alumni Relations has an exciting opportunity for a full time Leadership Giving Associate to work in Coral Gables, FL.The Leadership Giving Associate reports to the Executive Director of Development for the School of Law and indirectly to the Associate Vice President for Unit Development with the task of advancing a comprehensive, donor-centered leadership giving program. This individual is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding alumni, parents, law firms, and friends giving between $1,000 and $99,999, with a strong emphasis on pipeline development for major and principal gifts.The role partners closely with faculty, program leaders, directors, and administrators to align philanthropic opportunities with the School of Law's prioritiesincluding direct support of the clinics, programs, centers, scholarships, and experiential learning programsand translates those priorities into compelling donor engagement strategies.Core Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in relevant field is required.Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience; minimum 4 years of relevant experience preferred.Working knowledge of the legal profession, including law firm structures, practice areas, and trends in law alumni engagement.Ability to build and manage a donor portfolio, including identifying prospects, developing strategies, and progressing donors through the giving pipeline.Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the ability to effectively engage attorneys, alumni, and high-capacity donors.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to translate institutional priorities into compelling philanthropic opportunities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft donor-centric proposals, appeals, and stewardship materialsAnalytical and data-driven mindset, with experience using dashboards and CRM systems to track performance and inform strategy.Results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet activity metrics, and achieve revenue goals.Success in this role is defined by achievement of annual fundraising goals, portfolio activity metrics, and measurable growth in the leadership giving pipeline.Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.