Major Gifts Officer, Penn Medicine Development

University Overview

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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

Major Gifts Officer, Penn Medicine Development

Job Profile Title

Major Gifts Officer

Job Description Summary

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards individual and institutional prospects ($10,000 and above) for select programs, centers, and institutes for both Penn Medicine and the Abramson Cancer Center (ACC). The MGO plans, coordinates, and implements development efforts for these defined areas and works closely with faculty, senior level administrators, and volunteers to meet fundraising goals. The MGO plays an integral role in a wide spectrum of fundraising responsibilities, including communication efforts, events, and volunteer/board management.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Successfully grow and manage a major gift portfolio of 100+ donor prospects to meet philanthropic goals.

• Focus on donor activity management, working collaboratively with faculty and development colleagues to engage donors toward major and leadership gifts to Penn Medicine and the Abramson Cancer Center.

• Develop an understanding of the educational, research, clinical, and financial needs and goals of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, and areas of responsibility for both Penn Medicine and the ACC.

• Speak passionately and authentically about the history, achievements, and strategic direction of Penn Medicine and the ACC – effectively articulating that vision to a diverse audience.

• Interact persuasively and effectively with a broad range of constituents – providing strong support and inspiring faculty, donors, and volunteer leaders to take action, while ensuring a rewarding gift experience.

• Emphasize cultivation and solicitation strategies that focus on donor-centered philanthropy to maximize potential gifts.

• Coordinate the participation of faculty, administration, trustees/volunteers, and other members of the development staff in achieving unit goals.

• Direct and prepare major prospect proposals, as well as cultivation and solicitation informational materials, for both individual and organizational prospects.

• Plan, coordinate, and direct visits and special events for prospects and donors.

• Perform needed analysis for assigned physicians and/or programs/initiatives to which this position is assigned on an ongoing basis to establish development objectives.

• Work as a productive and collegial member of the Penn Medicine and ACC Development teams with a focus on team metrics.

• Oversee stewardship activities with assigned prospects.

• Report regularly to the Senior Director of Development as well as other development colleagues on all fundraising activity through active implementation of the major gifts tracking/reporting/moves management system.

• Collaborate with University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine leadership and development colleagues on all matters regarding assigned prospects.

• Intellectual curiosity and an ability to learn about unfamiliar fields of science and medicine and translate that knowledge to a lay audience.

**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’s degree and 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in institutional development with emphasis on major gifts from individuals and organizations or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• At least one year in an academic medical center or a large scientific/health care research institution is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to meet fundraising goals with a growing confidence in managing and balancing donor/faculty/volunteer relationships.

• Ability to be at ease with faculty, academic and administrative leaders, and community leaders, gaining their confidence and respect.

• Ability to function independently yet work in a centralized development structure.

• Ability to work well with staff members, regardless of position in office hierarchy; and willingness to function collaboratively.

• Strong administrative experience, project management, and ability to establish objectives, set performance standards, and organize a successful approach to achieving fundraising goals.

• Ability to take information from many sources and distill it to core messages that are communicated strategically and effectively to different audiences.

• Adaptive to rapidly changing environments.

• Demonstrate high integrity and trust and be comfortable as a role model for professional and support staff.

• Knowledge or experience in planned giving is desired.

• Excellent computer and writing/communication skills essential.

• Ability to travel both locally and nationally and work occasionally on nights and weekends.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Development and Alumni Relations

Pay Range

$77,330.00 - $103,255.00 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 protectedunder 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.

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