Associate Director, Major Gifts New York Regional Office - University of Pennsylvania : Job Details

Associate Director, Major Gifts New York Regional Office – University of Pennsylvania. This role is based in New York City and involves managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors in the New York Region, identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more.

• Develop and manage a prospect pipeline of approximately 200 names with a strategy focused on alumni prospects in the New York region and commitments of $100,000 or more, including individualized stewardship for existing donors.
• Develop and maintain knowledge about the educational, research, and priority funding needs across the university.
• Recruit, manage and motivate fundraising volunteers.
• Design and implement cultivation events for individuals and groups.
• Identify and qualify new prospects capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Write proposals and materials such as briefing memos for events, talking points, and invitations.
• Collaborate with the development and alumni relations community on overall development needs and priorities; provide staff support at meetings and events as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Please provide a resume and cover letter in order to be considered for this role. Upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section before submitting.
• THIS POSITION IS BASED IN NEW YORK CITY.

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts with 3 to 5 years of successful fund-raising experience, preferably in higher education and in the New York metropolitan area, including direct solicitation of five- and six-figure gifts from individuals; related education/experience acceptable.
• Familiarity with Penn and/or a solid understanding of a major research university environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a goal-oriented team environment.
• Willingness to travel and to work evenings and weekends as needed; valid driver's license required.

Job Location: New York, New York

Department / School: Development and Alumni Relations

Pay Range: $76,000.00 - $125,000.00 Annual

Salary offers are based on qualifications, experience, skills, and education, aligned with external market data and Penn internal data.

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, tailored to the requirements of the job.

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance and other health benefits; pre-tax flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions; investment options through providers.
• Paid time away and leave options throughout the year.
• Long-term care insurance in partnership with Genworth Financial for eligible employees and family members.
• Wellness and work-life resources, professional and personal development programs, and access to university facilities and cultural offerings.
• Discounts and special services for faculty and staff, including savings on various goods and services.
• Flexible work hours where applicable and Penn home ownership assistance programs for eligible employees.
• Adoption assistance for qualified expenses.
• For more details, visit Penn HR/benefits page.

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