Assistant Director of Development, Major Gifts Program

University of Pennsylvania

1d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Based in Philadelphia and reporting directly to the Senior Associate Director of Development, the Assistant Director of Development is a junior level front-line fundraiser with responsibility for securing visits with Penn alumni in order to qualify major gift and planned gift prospects. Visits will be primarily virtual but may expand over time to include local and national travel for in-person qualification. In addition to qualifications, the Assistant Director of Development is responsible for making leadership annual fund-level solicitations and referrals to other engagement opportunities across the University. As a first development contact for many alumni, the Assistant Director of Development will play the crucial role of conveying the impact and possibilities of philanthropy at Penn to prospects who have not yet or not recently engaged with the University.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience in development or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to work independently, but collaboratively, as part of a goal-oriented team.
Familiarity with the University of Pennsylvania and its constituencies helpful
Must be willing to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the University of Pennsylvania and its constituencies helpful

Responsibilities

Develop outreach and qualification strategies for a pool of prospects in order to identify new major gift prospects and inform next steps for major gift officers.
Meet with prospects, primarily via phone and video calls, to qualify their ability to make a major gift.
For prospects not ready to make a major gift to Penn, solicit annual gifts and membership to the Harrison Society, Penn's Planned Giving Society.
Convey the breadth and depth of philanthropic and other involvement opportunities at Penn.
Work with the Senior Associate Director of Development, to refer prospects to the Major Gifts team.
Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of University-wide funding and other engagement priorities, and a general knowledge of school and center funding and engagement priorities.
Respond to inquiries regarding gift and involvement opportunities and determine appropriate follow-up.
Assume responsibility for special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.