Associate Director of Development, Penn Medicine

Requirements

• Knowledge or experience in planned giving is desired.
• Ability to function independently yet work in a centralized development structure.
• Demonstrated ability to meet fundraising goals with growing confidence in managing and balancing prospective and current donor and volunteer relationships.
• Ability to be at ease with faculty, academic and administrative leaders, and community leaders, gaining their confidence and respect.
• Strong administrative experience, project management style, and ability to establish objectives, set performance standards, and or

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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 Associate Director of Development, Penn Medicine Job Profile Title Major Gifts Officer Job Description Summary The Associate Director of Development for the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is responsible for gaining a deep understanding of the educational, research, clinical, and philanthropic needs of the Perelman School of Medicine, the University of Pennsylvania Health System, and the broader University of Pennsylvania. The Associate Director of Development will lead strategic portfolio development for assigned regions including identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects, as well as engaging potential and current volunteer leaders. The Associate Director of Development is expected to work collaboratively with various teams across Penn Medicine Development and Alumni Relations and the University Pennsylvania. Job Description Job Responsibilities Develop a comprehensive understanding of the educational, research, clinical, and philanthropic needs, and goals of the Perelman School of Medicine. Become familiar with the educational, research, clinical, and philanthropic needs, and goals for specific areas within the University of Pennsylvania Health System and the University of Pennsylvania. Perform moves management and lead portfolio development. Identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual major, principal, and planned giving prospects within assigned regions. Identifying and cultivating potential volunteer leaders for the Medical Alumni Advisory Council and other councils within Penn Medicine and at the University. Partnering with specific clinical departments and divisions, serving as a resource on identifying potential graduate medical education alumni donors. Partner with Penn Medicine Development Communications on major prospect proposals and cultivation/solicitation informational materials for potential prospects and current donors. Partner and serve as a resource to the Perelman School of Medicine Alumni Relations team on the identification of regional donor and volunteer events as well as the planning, and coordinating of special events, including Medical Alumni Weekend, for prospects and donors. Partner and serve as a resource to the Perelman School of Medicine Annual Giving team on identifying donors in reunion as well as potential donors for annual giving campaigns. Collaborate with University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine senior leadership and development colleagues on prospects and donors. **Please provide a resume and cover letter in order to be considered for this role. Please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of the application prior to submitting.**

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