Assistant Director Parent and Family Fundraising

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Assistant Director Parent and Family Fundraising

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 Responsibilities :

• 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 :

Qualifications :

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 candidates 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 jobs 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 :

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