Senior Director of Development, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Florida International University - Miami, FL
Florida International University seeks a Senior Director of Development, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine who will oversee and manage a disciplinary-focused fundraising portfolio of individuals, corporations and foundations, overseeing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities. They will collaborate with Deans, Center, Institute, and Initiative Directors, academic leadership, University faculty, researchers, and administrators to identify, coordinate, and develop strategic funding opportunities. Additionally, the Senior Director will provide management-level support for capacity-building projects and initiatives, increasing the productivity and success of the Development team and collaborate with development staff to maintain knowledge of trends in philanthropy in order to inform opportunities for support of College and University programs.
Florida International University is Miami's public research university. Offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, both on campus and fully online. FIU is worlds ahead in its service to the academic and local community. They are committed to high-quality teaching, state-of-the-art research and creative activity, and collaborative engagement with their local and global communities. Designated a Preeminent State Research University, FIU emphasizes research as a major component in the university's mission. FIU’s vision is to achieve exceptional student-centered learning and upward economic mobility, produce meaningful research and creative activities, and lead transformative innovations locally and globally, resulting in recognition as a Top 30 public university. FIU consistently ranks among the top universities in the nation for student success and return on investment.
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, (HWCOM) at FIU is a community-based, twenty-first-century medical school located in Miami, Florida, with an innovative medical education curriculum. The college was established in 2006, enrolled its first medical students in 2009, and was granted full accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) in 2013. HWCOM is an academic, clinical, and research affiliate of Baptist Health South Florida and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. By working collaboratively to respond to the health needs of patients and communities, their college is preparing students to become socially accountable physicians, scientists, and health professionals who can serve the South Florida community.
"The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is on the lookout for a passionate and mission driven Senior Director of Development to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual with a track record of success in securing major gifts to make a real difference. Our college is led by visionary leaders who are all about advancing medical education, research, and healthcare in South Florida. The University's leadership has prioritized the College of Medicine as one of its pillars in the 2025-2032 strategic plan."— Naomi Nixon, Associate Dean of Development, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
Florida International University is Miami's public research university. Offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, both on campus and fully online. FIU is worlds ahead in its service to the academic and local community. They are committed to high-quality teaching, state-of-the-art research and creative activity, and collaborative engagement with their local and global communities. Designated a Preeminent State Research University, FIU emphasizes research as a major component in the university's mission. FIU’s vision is to achieve exceptional student-centered learning and upward economic mobility, produce meaningful research and creative activities, and lead transformative innovations locally and globally, resulting in recognition as a Top 30 public university. FIU consistently ranks among the top universities in the nation for student success and return on investment.
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, (HWCOM) at FIU is a community-based, twenty-first-century medical school located in Miami, Florida, with an innovative medical education curriculum. The college was established in 2006, enrolled its first medical students in 2009, and was granted full accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) in 2013. HWCOM is an academic, clinical, and research affiliate of Baptist Health South Florida and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. By working collaboratively to respond to the health needs of patients and communities, their college is preparing students to become socially accountable physicians, scientists, and health professionals who can serve the South Florida community.
"The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is on the lookout for a passionate and mission driven Senior Director of Development to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual with a track record of success in securing major gifts to make a real difference. Our college is led by visionary leaders who are all about advancing medical education, research, and healthcare in South Florida. The University's leadership has prioritized the College of Medicine as one of its pillars in the 2025-2032 strategic plan."— Naomi Nixon, Associate Dean of Development, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.