Deputy Chief Advancement Officer, Penn Medicine

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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 Deputy Chief Advancement Officer, Penn Medicine Job Profile Title Director E, Development, Fundraising Job Description Summary Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of Penn Medicine Development & Alumni Relations (PMDAR) charged with raising approximately $250M annually to support comprising University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) and Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) and priorities. Provide strategic direction to and manage a senior leadership team including the Chief Executive Dir. of Development & ACC, Penn Medicine, Sr. Executive Dir. of Dev, UPHS, Penn Medicine, and Chief Executive Director for PSOM Development and Alumni Relations spanning individual and organizational giving across UPHS, including the Abramson Cancer Center; PSOM, including Biomedical Research Development and Alumni Development and Alumni Relations; corporate and foundation relations; and planned giving. Oversees the operations team of PMDAR and the coordination of network hospitals, including Doylestown Health, Lancaster General Hospital, Princeton Health System, and Chester County Hospital. Works closely with CAO in the areas of long-range and strategic planning, volunteer engagement, and principal giving efforts with the institution's top-tier donors and donor prospects. Job Description Job Responsibilities Provides strategic direction for the Penn Medicine Development & Alumni Relations (PMDAR) department-which includes establishing priorities, procedures, policies, strategies, and tactics to support the overall goals of the department. Work directly to support CAO on key initiatives and development efforts activities, naming opportunities and related materials and strategies for program and capital projects. Oversees department's core advancement programs and operational structure in conjunction with the CAO and establishes annual performance metrics for units and their staff members. Oversees senior managers and their respective teams--particularly in tracking progress toward meeting major annual objectives. Contribute to the planning and recruitment, retention, management, and professional development of PMDAR staff. In partnership with CAO position, oversees coordination of all activity with network hospitals, including Chester County Hospital, Lancaster General Hospital, and Princeton Health. Provides senior-level support to the offices and key staff of the Dean & EVP and Chief Executive Officer to ensure they are properly staffed in Development and Alumni Relations activities. Coordinate University-wide development efforts, assuring collaboration between Penn Medicine and the University's central Development and Alumni Relations particularly with prospect management coordination and collaborative fundraising opportunities. Develops and maintains a sophisticated understanding of Penn Medicine's research, patient care, and educational portfolios. Collaborates with institutional leadership, faculty, and central Development colleagues to translate Penn Medicine strategic initiatives and priorities into persuasive and compelling gift/grant opportunities for top-tier donors and donor prospects. Personally manages and staffs a portfolio of key principal giving (i.e., rated $5M and above) donors and donor prospects and related faculty. Maintains regular contact with these constituents while engaging institutional leadership in appropriate outreach efforts. Together with the CAO, manages and oversees program budget and ensures that spending is in accordance with University-wide cost saving measures. **Please provide a resume a

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