Senior Major Gifts Officer/Major Gifts Officer, Penn Nursing
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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
Senior Major Gifts Officer/Major Gifts Officer, Penn Nursing
Job Profile Title
Major Gifts Officer
Job Description Summary
The Senior Major Gifts Officer/Major Gifts Officer identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards individual and institutional prospects for the School of Nursing. The Senior Major Gifts Officer/Major Gifts Officer plans, coordinates, and implements development efforts and works closely with many faculty and staff across the school. The Senior Major Gifts Officer/Major Gifts Officer plays an integral role in a wide spectrum of fundraising responsibilities, including communication efforts, events, and volunteer/board management.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Develop an understanding of the educational, research, innovation, and financial needs and goals of Penn Nursing. Speak passionately and authentically about the history, achievements, and strategic direction of the School, and have the ability to articulate that vision effectively to a diverse audience.
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.
Interact effectively with a broad range of constituents and provide strong support for all involved in the giving process, inspiring others to take action and ensuring a rewarding gift experience.
Serve as the lead liaison for Gift Planning and Corporate, Foundation Relations for the School of Nursing.
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, and cultivation and solicitation materials, for both individual and organizational prospects.
Plan, coordinate, and direct visits and special events for donor prospects and donors. Oversee stewardship activities with assigned prospects.
Report regularly to Vice Dean of Development and interact frequently with other colleagues on all fundraising activity through active implementation of the major gifts tracking / reporting / moves management system.
Collaborate with University of Pennsylvania leadership and development colleagues on all matters regarding assigned prospects.
**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 (Major Gifts Officer Job Profile) or 5-7 (Senior Major Gifts Officer Job Profile) of professional higher education development-related experience or related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Entrepreneurial and strategic fundraiser with a proven track record of successful major gift fundraising.
Commitment to embrace the School's Guiding Principles: Embrace Diversity & Inclusion; Treat others with respect; Act with empathy; Dialogue to learn and Strive for excellence.
Preferred familiarity with Penn and its mission OR Nursing / healthcare.
Proven ability to develop and foster trust-based relationships with people at all levels internally and externally, and to collaborate and influence at a high level through effective communication and impeccable follow through.
Evidence of self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and in teams, with high personal standards representative of Penn's commitment to excellence.
Strong strategic planning and project management skills necessary to set and monitor progress against goals, to develop plans and timelines, and to measure success toward goals.
Discretion, good judgment, and commitment to keep confidential all data related to Penn and its alumni and donors.
Flexibility and resilience
Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. This position will require the willingness and ability to frequently travel domestically; and to be able to work some weekends and evenings.
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.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Development and Alumni Relations
Pay Range
$51,824.00 - $110,000.00 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, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check 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.
