Assistant Director, Annual Giving Operations & Resources

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, Annual Giving Operations & Resources

Job Profile Title

Manager B, Business and Finance, Communications and Marketing

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Director, Annual Giving Operations & Resources, provides essential support for the planning, execution, and tracking of integrated marketing and communications projects across Annual Giving. Reporting to the Director of Creative and Digital Strategy, this role helps manage project workflows, maintain creative briefs, and support the timely delivery of solicitation and stewardship materials. The Assistant Director assists with data collection and reporting to evaluate digital strategies, contributes new content to the SACAG Resource Hub, and conducts regular reviews to ensure its accuracy, usability, and relevance.

They also develop toolkits and resources to build digital knowledge and support the Annual Giving community. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Development and Alumni Relations (DAR), this position plays a key role in helping teams leverage digital tools and resources to engage donors and achieve fundraising goals. Additional responsibilities may include supporting special projects and other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

* Support the Director of Creative and Digital Strategy and the Associate Director of Digital Media & Creative Communications in coordinating and executing integrated marketing campaigns and projects across Annual Giving.

* Regularly collect, analyze, and synthesize data to inform strategy and share key performance insights with stakeholders in the Annual Giving (AAG) community.

* Build, maintain, and update data reports and summaries to monitor the effectiveness and impact of digital communications.

* Develop and refresh content for SACAG Resource Hub; perform regular reviews to ensure materials remain accurate, user-friendly, and relevant.

* Design toolkits and educational resources that strengthen digital fluency and operational knowledge across the Annual Giving (AAG) network.

* Manage creative briefs and track project progress to support timely, on-budget delivery of marketing and stewardship initiatives.

* Assist in the development of layout, design, and messaging for digital and print solicitation and stewardship communications.

* Collaborate with Annual Giving team members to explore and apply emerging technologies that enhance donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

* Work closely with colleagues across Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) to align efforts and drive shared success.

* Provide dependable support for special projects and other duties as assigned.

Please provide a resume and cover letter in order to be considered for this role. Please upload all…