Job Details

Assistant Director Parent and Family Fundraising

Position Number: 6509542
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Assistant Director Parent and Family Fundraising

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 Parent and Family Fundraising

Job Profile Title
Assistant Development Officer B

Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director, Parent & Family Giving, the Assistant Director is an integral member of the Parents Program team, primarily responsible for several key areas of development activity including leadership annual giving, prospect management, stewardship, and special projects as assigned by the Executive Director. The Assistant Director manages a portfolio of non-alumni (pure) parent and family prospects and donors nationally with emphasis on individuals with the ability to give $10,000+ annually. The Assistant Director works closely with the Executive Director and peers in the Parent & Family Giving office to implement priorities and devise fundraising strategies, communications, and events. The Assistant Director cultivates donors for annual and major gifts, and leadership roles on the Penn Parents Council.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:
Fundraising and Prospect Management

Build and manage a significant portfolio of non-alumni (pure) parent/family donors and prospects with a focus on those with the capacity of making $10,000+ annual commitments.
Conduct individual visits, focused on identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors.
Meet personalized annual fundraising goals, but also understand responsibilities for overall goals for the Parent & Family Program.
Manage the process of identifying, qualifying, cultivating and soliciting individual donors.
Assist Executive Director in the recruitment and management of the Penn Parents Council.
Assist in research and strategic analysis of prospect data to help prioritize individual alumni/donor engagement with Executive Director.
Collaborate with fundraising and alumni relations colleagues across Penn to devise donor strategies and strategic partnerships.
Develop an understanding of Penn's strategic priorities that might appeal to parents.

Stewardship and Donor Engagement

Identify and support ways to cultivate key segments of parent, donor populations and develop targeted outreach and stewardship, small group or regional events, and engagement opportunities with other volunteer groups.
Collaborate on and implement cultivation and stewardship events and activities, as needed with the DAR Communications Team, The Penn Fund, and other DAR offices, throughout the year.
In collaboration with colleagues in The Penn Fund, International Development, and/or Major Gifts, participate in planning of the annual Benjamin Franklin Event.
Support university events and programs such as Welcome Receptions, New Parent and Family Orientation, Homecoming, and other events, with priority given to identifying and cultivating prospective non-alumni family donors.

**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, Bachelor of Arts, and 2 to 3 years of successful experience in development, preferably in higher education or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience with direct solicitation of four, five and six figure gifts from individuals and/or family foundations.
Must have ability to manage multiple projects in a goal- and deadline-oriented environment, and to work independently and as a strong team player.
Should be able to analyze and concisely articulate issues and to work with a diverse group of constituents.
Strong strategic and conceptual abilities necessary to succeed within complex and goal-oriented environment.
Ability to learn the needs and priorities of Penn and translate those into written proposals is required to successfully carry out this job.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Travel, evening/weekend work and valid driver's license required.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Development and Alumni Relations

Pay Range
$64,500.00 - $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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