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The University of Miami/UHealth's Division of Development and Alumni Relations has an exciting opportunity for a full time Philanthropy Officer to work in Miami, FL.
The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented work force to support our common purpose of transforming lives through teaching, research, innovation, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes to making UM a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 20,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.
The Division of Development and Alumni Relations supports and promotes the mission, purpose, and priorities of the University of Miami through fundraising and engagement by building and nurturing strategic philanthropic relationships to improve and transform the lives of individuals and communities. We are committed to values central to the Division—Service, Gratitude, Trust, and Partnership—which guide our strategic thinking, decision-making, and day-to-day interaction with each other and our stakeholders.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for planning, developing, and managing the fundraising strategies and initiatives to support the mission and goals of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with donors, identifying potential funding opportunities, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve fundraising metrics.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet annual revenue targets.
- Establish philanthropic partnerships with physicians and scientists in assigned site disease areas through physician strategy visits (minimum 10 per month).
- Identify prospective donors and funding sources, in conjunction with faculty and staff, and qualify prospects (150 annually) to establish and build a robust portfolio (minimum 125).
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with current and prospective donors.
- Develop cultivation and solicitation plans that include donor meetings, lab tours, and engagement opportunities to secure donations.
- Ensure regular personalized communication and stewardship with donors, acknowledging their contributions and providing regular updates on the impact of their gifts.
- Collaborate with development communications team to develop fundraising materials for assigned site disease area.
- Maintain 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.
- Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the Department’s funding priorities, both general and specific to various programs and departments.
- Document all interactions, contacts, communications, visits, and opportunities in i-BIS.
Measurements of Success for Philanthropy Officer:
- Make an appropriate amount of substantive qualification, cultivation and solicitation actions toward closing gifts. Numbers established with supervisor.
- Reach individual yearly goals for “number and amounts funded’. Reach additional goals as acting as a collaborator. Number established with supervisor.
- Reach individual goals for physician strategy visits.
- Reach individual goals for referrals to the Office of Estate and Planned Giving. Number established with supervisor.
- Reach individual goals for capital solicitations and dollars closed. Numbers established with supervisor.
- Reach individual goal for scholarship and research scholar dollars closed. Numbers established with supervisor.
- Manage an appropriate number of active prospects and active opportunities. Number and amounts to be established with supervisor.
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
- Bachelor’s degree
- Five years of demonstrated successful experience in fundraising and fundraising management, preferably in higher education or health care.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills are necessary along with the ability to be highly organized, creative, energetic, and assertive and exhibit the independent judgment and personal integrity necessary to carry out a senior management role in fundraising.
- A teamwork-oriented approach to colleagues and proven ability to manage people in a positive and constructive environment are essential.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
INTRODUCTION
The University of Miami/UHealth's Division of Development and Alumni Relations has an exciting opportunity for a full time Philanthropy Officer to work in Miami, FL.
The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented work force to support our common purpose of transforming lives through teaching, research, innovation, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes to making UM a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 20,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.
The Division of Development and Alumni Relations supports and promotes the mission, purpose, and priorities of the University of Miami through fundraising and engagement by building and nurturing strategic philanthropic relationships to improve and transform the lives of individuals and communities. We are committed to values central to the Division—Service, Gratitude, Trust, and Partnership—which guide our strategic thinking, decision-making, and day-to-day interaction with each other and our stakeholders.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for planning, developing, and managing the fundraising strategies and initiatives to support the mission and goals of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with donors, identifying potential funding opportunities, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve fundraising metrics.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet annual revenue targets.
- Establish philanthropic partnerships with physicians and scientists in assigned site disease areas through physician strategy visits (minimum 10 per month).
- Identify prospective donors and funding sources, in conjunction with faculty and staff, and qualify prospects (150 annually) to establish and build a robust portfolio (minimum 125).
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with current and prospective donors.
- Develop cultivation and solicitation plans that include donor meetings, lab tours, and engagement opportunities to secure donations.
- Ensure regular personalized communication and stewardship with donors, acknowledging their contributions and providing regular updates on the impact of their gifts.
- Collaborate with development communications team to develop fundraising materials for assigned site disease area.
- Maintain 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.
- Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the Department’s funding priorities, both general and specific to various programs and departments.
- Document all interactions, contacts, communications, visits, and opportunities in i-BIS.
Measurements of Success for Philanthropy Officer:
- Make an appropriate amount of substantive qualification, cultivation and solicitation actions toward closing gifts. Numbers established with supervisor.
- Reach individual yearly goals for “number and amounts funded’. Reach additional goals as acting as a collaborator. Number established with supervisor.
- Reach individual goals for physician strategy visits.
- Reach individual goals for referrals to the Office of Estate and Planned Giving. Number established with supervisor.
- Reach individual goals for capital solicitations and dollars closed. Numbers established with supervisor.
- Reach individual goal for scholarship and research scholar dollars closed. Numbers established with supervisor.
- Manage an appropriate number of active prospects and active opportunities. Number and amounts to be established with supervisor.
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
- Bachelor’s degree
- Five years of demonstrated successful experience in fundraising and fundraising management, preferably in higher education or health care.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills are necessary along with the ability to be highly organized, creative, energetic, and assertive and exhibit the independent judgment and personal integrity necessary to carry out a senior management role in fundraising.
- A teamwork-oriented approach to colleagues and proven ability to manage people in a positive and constructive environment are essential.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
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Document your degree's direct field alignment
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to fundraising leadership. A degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or business strengthens your petition more than a general humanities degree, even with equivalent experience.
Target cap-exempt institutions first
Universities, hospitals, and affiliated research foundations are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file year-round without lottery exposure. Director of Philanthropy roles at these institutions are among the most accessible H-1B paths in the nonprofit sector.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by occupation code to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for philanthropy and development roles. This surfaces real sponsorship history, not just employer claims, so you target organizations that have actually sponsored this job type.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for fundraising manager or development director roles in your target city before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above that level, and knowing the threshold protects you in negotiations.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
If your offer has a defined start date tied to a campaign cycle or fiscal year, ask your employer to file with premium processing. USCIS typically adjudicates premium I-129 petitions within 15 business days, reducing uncertainty around your onboarding timeline.
Clarify who files and pays before signing
Nonprofits sometimes ask candidates to cover filing fees, which USCIS prohibits for certain mandatory costs. Confirm in writing that your employer covers the I-129 filing fee and any attorney costs before you sign an offer letter.
H-1B Visa Director Of Philanthropy: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Philanthropy role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as nonprofit management, public administration, business, or communications. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title, so your employer's petition should document why a specific degree background is required for the fundraising strategy and stakeholder leadership work involved.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for philanthropy and fundraising directors?
Universities, academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and major foundations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Director of Philanthropy roles. These institutions are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file petitions at any time rather than entering the annual lottery. Large national nonprofits with established HR infrastructure also sponsor, though less frequently than higher education or health system employers. Browse verified filing history on Migrate Mate to identify active sponsors by role type and location.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search for this role?
If your target employer is a for-profit entity or a nonprofit without cap-exempt status, your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery each April with a roughly 25 to 35 percent selection rate. Cap-exempt employers, including most universities and nonprofit hospitals, bypass the lottery entirely. Prioritizing cap-exempt institutions removes that uncertainty and lets you start work as soon as USCIS approves the petition, which can be as early as the filing date.
What happens to my H-1B status if I transition from a university to a private foundation?
Changing employers requires your new employer to file a new H-1B petition before you begin work there. If the new employer is cap-subject and you've already been counted against the cap in a previous H-1B, you don't re-enter the lottery. Your status and work authorization remain valid under your current employer until USCIS receives the new petition, which you can confirm using your receipt notice.
Does the O*NET classification for this role support specialty occupation status?
O*NET classifies fundraising manager and development director roles under job zone four or five, which correspond to positions typically requiring a four-year degree or higher. Your employer can reference the O*NET occupation profile in the H-1B petition to support the argument that the position meets the specialty occupation threshold, particularly when documenting the typical education requirements for the role in industry practice.