Job Details

Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Position Number: 6433571
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Assistant Director of Annual Giving

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
Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Job Profile Title
Annual Giving Officer A

Job Description Summary
The Assistant Director of Annual Giving is a member of a specialized team of professional fundraisers at Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine. The Assistant Director is responsible for the execution and expansion of Penn Vet's $1.3M+ annual funds under the direction of the Executive Director of Advancement Operations and with support the Associate Director of Advancement Services and the Associate Director of Donor & Board Relations. The goals include building and maintaining a success renewal program for Penn Vet's loyal continuous donor base and the management and expansion of the grateful client acquisition program, including comprehensive analytics. Penn Vet's annual fund program is all inclusive; building support for its school, its two hospitals, its scholarship program and its research program.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Continually explore best practices to enhance and expand Penn Vet's annual fund program targeting friends, alumni, parents and grateful clients as well as staff and faculty. Prepare original and draft copies of correspondence to donors and others, including weekly acknowledgements; Coordinate the creation and execution of the annual production chart of solicitations for both renewals and acquisition programs: direct mail, email and texting; Help design, proof, and execute all solicitations; Manage timeline to ensure that all deadlines are met; keep the annual fund calendar for the department.
Collaborate with the major gift team to engage and solicit high end annual giving donors with the goal of eventually moving them toward a major gift; Assist with campaigns for Class Reunion giving, including the coordination and distribution of Class Agent and Reunion materials (informational mailings, solicitation letters and manuals); Manage and expand all aspects of the Pet Memorial Program, giving to the memorial walls; and the Legacy Paver Program to attract gifts in the $5K-$25K range.
Manage and expand the grateful client acquisition program through creative new strategies. Help train and work with the hospitals' frontline staff to understand their role in Penn Vet fundraising efforts and lead efforts in staff/faculty giving campaigns.
Assist with events.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of edcuation and experience is required. 3-5 years of experience in annual giving, preferably in a grateful client and/or higher education environment, is strongly preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of annual giving best practices, including analytics.
Knowledge and experience with donor database systems and software packages especially in Windows environment. Salesforce experience is a plus.
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize tasks and priorities, and to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to take initiative and assume responsibility for support functions.
Ability to work in small office environment with team approach.
Interest in and passion for Penn Vet's mission.
Ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive data
A valid driver's license is required.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range
$49,500.00 - $70,000.00 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, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
Background checks may be 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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