Assistant Director, Annual Fund and Special Gifts

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.

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 Fund and Special Gifts

Job Profile Title
Annual Giving Officer A

Job Description Summary
Founded in 1765 as the first medical school in the country, the Perelman School of Medicine consistently ranks as one of the nation's finest medical schools. Its 9,000 MD alumni and 11,000 graduate medical education alumni are leaders in their respective fields across the country and around the world. The Office of Alumni Development and Alumni Relations engages and connects these alumni, as well as parents and friends, in meaningful ways to deepen their relationship with the School and to enhance the experience of today's medical students through philanthropic support and volunteerism. The Annual Giving team works closely with Major/Leadership Gifts and Alumni Relations to increase unrestricted support for the School as well as giving to class scholarships and other specialty funds.

The Assistant Director is responsible for the implementation of direct marketing outreach (including mail, email, calling, texting, etc.), as well as the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors to support the annual giving program which raises more than $1.6 million annually. The Assistant Director will also have a special focus on creating opportunities for students and recent graduates to remain connected with the school to foster strong relationships for the future and developing creative e-communication strategies.

Job Description

The Assistant Director will:

• Implement outreach efforts via direct mail, electronic marketing, student calling and/or other emerging technologies such as texting in support of annual fund goals, with primary responsibility for digital outreach strategy.
• Recruit, manage and support volunteer groups such as reunion committees, student giving campaign committee, and the Council of Recent Graduates in partnership with Alumni Relations team.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase membership in leadership giving societies (particularly at the recent graduate level) and loyalty giving society, as well as overall donor retention and acquisition, in partnership with Director of Annual Giving and Major/Leadership Gifts team.
• Coordinate and implement annual fund stewardship activities, including written communications, gift programs and events.
• Manage annual student giving and engagement campaign, helping to build a culture of philanthropy by supporting student leaders in encouraging their classmates to join in.
• Manage annual alumni honor roll production.
• Develop and coordinate production of collateral materials
• Coordinate and implement targeted reunion class annual fund solicitations
• Develop a regular reporting plan to analyze program progress against short and long term goals.
• Research and implement emerging technologies and strategies in digital communications to enhance overall outreach and in support of department goals.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the educational, research, and clinical operations at Penn Medicine as well as the University's annual giving goals, programs and initiatives. Ensure coordination between Penn Medicine's annual fund program and the University's annual fund programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, 2-3 years progressively responsible experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education (preferably within a non-profit setting, in higher education, or marketing/sales experience) required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of individuals in a complex organization.
• Ability to establish and meet goals and deadlines.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare presentations and summaries to communicate analysis results
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency required, including thorough understanding of Microsoft office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Thorough understanding of databases and data manipulation also required; experience with email marketing software a plus.
• Travel, evening and weekend work required.

**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.**

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Development and Alumni Relations

Pay Range
$42,953.00 - $77,315.00

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, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: 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.
  
• Tuition: 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.
  
• Retirement: 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.
  
• Time Away from Work: 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.
  
• Long-Term Care Insurance: 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.
  
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: 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.
  
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  
• University Resources: 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.
  
• Discounts and Special Services: 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 Hours: 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 Home Ownership Services: 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.
  
• Adoption Assistance: 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.
  

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay


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