Assistant Director, Planned Giving - Jefferson Center City

Thomas Jefferson University; Jefferson Center (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University in Pennsylvania seeks a dedicated fundraising professional. The role involves managing relationships with alumni and donors, developing compelling support cases, and collaborating with various teams to meet fundraising goals.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, at least two years of fundraising experience, and strong interpersonal skills. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including medical, dental, vision, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of experience in frontline fundraising.
• Must possess superior interpersonal skills to engage and inspire donors.
• Driver's license for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of alumni and donors to foster philanthropic commitments.
• Understand needs of various colleges and programs for support cases.
• Collaborate with centralized teams to advance donor relations.
• Ensure effective communication with colleagues to achieve fundraising goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Fundraising experience

Database software/CRM proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Overview

Collaborates with management, academic faculty and staff to support Thomas Jefferson University’s philanthropic priorities. Maintains an active portfolio of new prospects and existing donors encompassing the full donor cycle of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, gift closure, and stewardship. Responsible for meeting defined metrics and goals annually including number of proposals presented and funded, meaningful donor encounters, and dollars raised.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage a portfolio and communicate with alumni, donors and friends via phone calls, in‑person meetings and emails to foster relationships that lead to philanthropic commitments.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the needs and priorities of various colleges and programs through internal meetings and faculty relationships, and articulate compelling cases for support.
• Collaborate with OIA centralized teams such as Communications, Events, Research, Annual Fund and Planned Giving to advance donor relations.
• Maintain proactive communications with colleagues to ensure effective collaboration and synergy in achieving key fundraising goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in frontline fundraising.
• Superior interpersonal skills and a capacity to engage, inspire, and persuade both internal and external constituents.
• Experience with database software systems/CRM and Microsoft Office.
• Driver’s license for the state of Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD and D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, voluntary benefits and tuition discounts after specific service periods.

EEO Statement

Thomas Jefferson University is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.