Associate Director of Major Gifts and Special Projects, Penn Museum - University of Pennsylvania

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Posted Job Title

Associate Director of Major Gifts and Special Projects, Penn Museum





Job Profile Title

Major Gifts Officer Senior





Job Description Summary

The Associate Director of Major Gifts and Special Projects works to significantly expand the pool of regional, national and international prospects to support a major capital campaign and key Museum programs. Working closely with the Museum’s Director, Senior Director of Development, and Associate Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving, the Associate Director of Major Gifts and Special Projects will implement a dynamic, innovative, regional and national philanthropy plan for raising major gifts, staffing a high profile volunteer campaign cabinet and liaising with major gifts officers across the University of Pennsylvania. The Associate Director of Major Gifts and Special Projects will be fluent in the language of the Penn Museum and its mission to transform understanding of the human experience.





Job Description


Job Responsibilities



+ Manage cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of a starting portfolio of at least 75 donors with capacity to give at least $100,000 over five years, with a growth strategy to develop the portfolio of actively managed prospects up to 250 and close a minimum of $1.5 million per year by three to five years into the job.


+ In collaboration with the Senior Director of Development, staff a high-level volunteer Campaign Cabinet to identify, cultivate and solicit other prospects involved.


+ In collaboration with the Senior Director of Development and Associate Director for Major Gifts and Planned Giving, develop special events for major gift prospects and donors.


+ Coordinate moves management team process, including prospect identification, ratings, volunteer assignments and strategic planning.


+ Complete call reports after visits/calls with major gift prospects and develop strategies for closing gifts.


+ Prepare proposals, written materials and letters to prospective donors.


+ Coordinate the preparation of prospect research.


+ Collaborate with other advancement staff to develop fundraising collateral (brochures, letters, articles, acknowledgements, webpage management, etc.)


+ Work with the Senior Associate Director for Institutional Giving to create a fundraising project management process and to track fund raising progress against it.


+ Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Development.





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 5 to 7 years of fundraising experience including major and planned gifts, and extensive volunteer management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Must have proven ability to work directly with senior board members and external funders, and the ability to function independently, yet work in a centralized development structure. A baccalaureate degree is required and fundraising experience with a cultural organization or museum is preferred. The Museum needs a dynamic self-starter who requires minimal direction to achieve maximum results. The Director of Major Gifts will be fluent in the language of the Penn Museum and its mission to transform understanding of the human experience. Other requirements: strong administrative experience and ability to establish objectives, set performance standards, and organize a successful approach to achieving fundraising goals; valid driver's license; ability to travel both locally and nationally and to staff events as needed including weekend and evening hours.







Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania





Department / School

University Museum





Pay Range

$61,046.00 - $120,000.00 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.




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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.




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