Assistant Director of Leadership Annual Giving

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary up to $70,000 annually
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the university
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and flexible spending accounts
• Exceptional tuition benefits for employees and their families
• Supportive work environment with a focus on professional development
• Access to a vibrant urban campus in Philadelphia with various cultural and recreational activities

• Build and manage a portfolio of non‑alumni parent and family donors with a focus on those capable of making $10,000+ commitments
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 150 prospective donors
• Meet annual fundraising goals and contribute to the overall goals for the Parent & Family Program
• Collaborate with fundraising and alumni relations colleagues to devise donor strategies and partnerships
• Assist in planning and executing cultivation and stewardship events for parent and family prospects

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2 to 3 years of successful experience in development, preferably in higher education
• Proven experience with direct solicitation of four, five, and six‑figure gifts from individuals and/or family foundations
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a goal‑ and deadline‑oriented environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working with diverse groups and stakeholders
• Strong strategic and conceptual abilities in complex environments
• Familiarity with Penn's strategic priorities and the ability to translate them into proposals

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