Associate Director, Annual Funds, Penn Medicine

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, Annual Funds, Penn Medicine

Job Profile Title

Annual Giving Officer B

Job Description Summary

Responsible for developing and directing an annual and long-term strategic plan to meet and exceed donor and dollar goals. Manage a pipeline of annual giving prospects and engagement of high-level annual donors through cultivation, solicitation and stewardship visits. Conceptualize, manage and oversee the implementation of a strategic annual fundraising and communication program ensure the school meets established annual financial and participation goals. Will work with the team to move select donors from annual giving leadership gifts of specific dollar value or more. This includes creating, implementing, administering and managing programs, staff and volunteers to meet the School's annual giving goal,

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Executive Director will conduct approximately 60 solicitations for mid-level gifts ($1,000 - $25,000) from leadership-level annual giving prospects.
• With supervision of the Executive Director, plan and manage aspects of annual giving program, including establishing and reviewing broad objectives relative to annual giving, identifying issues and opportunities with the annual giving programs, and communicating annual giving priorities to officials at higher levels.
• Directly responsible for creative components of the Annual Funds and Special Gifts program including drafting of proposals and stewardship materials.
• Responsible for the maintenance and updates to prospect and donor records within the university database.
• With Executive Director, participate in development of overall annual giving strategy and plan for the health system; make recommendations and participate in determining policies and procedures, goals, and implementation of annual giving and other related programs.
• In conjunction with Executive Director, develop and implement new strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency of appeals and other programs.
• Develop an understanding of the educational, research and clinical operations at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and communicate its strategic initiatives in a compelling manner to both internal and external audiences.

**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.**

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Development and Alumni Relations

Pay Range

$51,824.00 - $68,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. 

Affirmative Action Statement 
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veter