Assistant / Associate Director of Development, Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Development to enhance its fundraising efforts. The role involves managing major gift prospects, deepening donor relationships, and contributing to comprehensive fundraising strategies within a vibrant academic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct or related fundraising experience.
• Experience in health-related or educational institution preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience required for the Associate Director level.

Responsibilities

• Develop major gifts plan supporting University priorities.
• Maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects and conduct donor encounters.
• Generate proposals exceeding $25K monthly.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor Relationship Management

Communications

Job description

Job Details

Reporting to the Director of Development, TJU, the Assistant/Associate Director of Development will solicit individual donors and prospective donors for major gifts to the University and its priorities. Fundraising activities include identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Thomas Jefferson University alumni, prospects, and donors.

Level at hire is flexible, with potential for either Assistant or Associate Director position depending on candidate experience level. All interested candidates with experience in nonprofit fundraising and an interest in major gifts, especially in a higher education environment, are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

1. Support the priorities of TJU by developing a comprehensive understanding of a major gifts plan to support the University and its initiatives, in collaboration with the Director, Senior Director of Development, and Assistant Vice President, TJU.
2. Maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects, engaging in frequent and consistent contact with prospects, department leaders, and key members of Jefferson's administrative leadership to foster relationships leading to philanthropic commitments.
3. Manage an individual prospect pool of 120+ individuals.
4. Conduct a minimum of 125 meaningful donor encounters per year.
5. Generate at least 2 proposals per month exceeding $25K (minimum 24/year).
6. Collaborate with Jefferson's events staff and development officers to maximize major gift opportunities through special events and activities.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 3-5 years of direct or related fundraising experience, preferably with experience in a health-related or educational institution. 5-7 years of experience required to be considered for the Associate Director level.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

125-37 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson, located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. With over 65,000 staff, Jefferson provides high-quality clinical care, advances research, and prepares future professionals through its 10 colleges and 3 schools, offering over 200 programs to more than 8,300 students.

Jefferson Health, ranked among the top 15 non-profit health systems nationally, serves patients through 32 hospitals and over 700 outpatient locations. Jefferson Health Plans provides health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for over 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to equal opportunity employment and education, welcoming all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, disability, or other protected groups.