Assistant Director, Annual Giving - Athletics

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University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Assistant Director, Annual Giving - Athletics Job Profile Title Assistant Development Officer A Job Description Summary The Penn Champions Club serves as the Development and Alumni Relations arm of the Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Pennsylvania. The Penn Champions Club aims to advance the Division's mission of providing world-class experiences for Penn student-athletes. Our goal is to develop and maintain relationships with alumni, family, and friends to secure resources for Penn Athletics' top priorities. At the core of our daily efforts is a commitment to the holistic development of every student-athlete across Penn's 33 varsity sports, while also supporting sport clubs, recreational programming, and the Division's Centers for Excellence. Building on the momentum of historic fundraising success and a growing culture of philanthropy, the Penn Champions Club continues to expand fundraising and engagement opportunities that advance the Division's strategic priorities and enhance the student-athlete experience. As Penn Athletics continues to invest in its programs, facilities, and student-athletes, the Penn Champions Club plays a critical role in securing the resources necessary to sustain excellence across all 33 varsity sports. We strive to create transformational opportunities for current and future student-athletes, empowering them to become champions in the classroom, in the community, and in competition. Job Description Position Overview The Assistant Director of Annual Giving is a member of a Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) team focused on achieving the fundraising and constituent relations goals of the Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics (DRIA). Under the supervision of the Director of Development, the Assistant Director plans, administers, coordinates, and implements fundraising and constituent relations activities within DRIA's DAR. The Assistant Director serves as a frontline fundraiser and works collaboratively on fundraising activities for approximately six varsity programs and their respective sports boards. Areas of focus include annual and major gift fundraising; planning and implementation of sport-specific events; development and execution of annual fund marketing and fundraising initiatives; preparation and distribution of sport-specific communications; and direct engagement with coaches, sports boards, and leadership donors to build meaningful relationships and philanthropic support. This role offers a unique opportunity for an emerging fundraising professional to gain broad exposure to annual and major gift fundraising within a nationally recognized Division I athletics program while helping advance strategic fundraising priorities and enhance the student-athlete experience at Penn. Job Responsibilities Maintain a rigorous local, regional and national travel schedule, meeting with current donors and prospective new constituents. Document visit activity with detailed contact reports in Atlas. Working with the Sr. Associate Athletics Director, Development and Alumni Relations, the Director of Development and Director of Annual Giving, engage in all aspects of Penn Athletics DAR marketing communications including determination of target audience and creative theme, production of materials and delivery to constituent audiences via direct mail, e-communication, etc. Collaborate with the Sr. Associate Athletics Director, Development and Alumni Relations, the Director of Development, and Director of Annual Giving to develop, plan, and

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