Reporting to the Sr. Director of Development, the Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts will manage his/her own portfolio of major gift donors and prospects with specific responsibilities for assigned sports.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Preferably in sales, business development or related field.
- Familiarity with Penn and/or solid understanding of a major research university environment.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Supervisory experience and solid administrative skills with ability to establish objectives, set performance standards, and organize and motivate a team of professionals to achieve fundraising goals and non-financial alumni relations goals.
- Ability to work independently, but collaboratively, in goal-oriented team environment.
- Travel, extensive evening/weekend work and valid driver's license are required.
Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits.
- Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future.
- Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff.
- Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments.
- 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.
