Associate Vice President - External Relations

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple University Health System, Inc. seeks an Associate Vice President for External Relations to lead strategic philanthropic initiatives, coordinate major and principal gifts, and drive the TUHS Campaign together with Temple University's Institutional Advancement Office.

The role oversees CFR staff and a portfolio of high-net-worth supporters in a hospital/health system setting. The AVPER will work closely with senior leaders, clinicians, and donors to advance TUHS' mission, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 10+ years experience in Institutional Advancement/fundraising.
• 10+ years experience in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporations and foundations.
• 10+ years experience in identifying donors and relationships.
• 10+ years experience in a clinical/medical fundraising setting.
• General experience and knowledge of clinical trials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead prospecting and coordination for TUHS' portion of the Campaign for Temple University and its Health System.
• Oversee major and principal gift programs ($500,000+) to ensure donor support.
• Coordinate efforts with Temple University's central Institutional Advancement Office and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, CFRs.
• Manage a team of event and fundraising professionals and set goals with CFR staff.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Exceptional communication

Fundraising expertise

Relationship building

Donor stewardship

Team management

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Job Description - Associate Vice President - External Relations (264061)

Associate Vice President - External Relations - ( 264061 )

Reporting to the Senior Vice President for External Relations (SVPER), the Associate Vice President for External Relations (AVPER) is a senior member of the Temple University Health System (TUHS) External Relations team and works closely with senior and other leadership, Faculty, clinicians, and prospective donors to execute the strategic vision, planning and execution of philanthropic initiatives to support the mission and growth of TUHS and its interests. The AVPER will lead all prospecting and coordination efforts for TUHS' portion of the comprehensive Campaign for Temple University and its Health System; and oversee major and principal gift programs ($500,000+) to ensure robust donor support. Specifically, the AVPER will coordinate efforts with the central Institutional Advancement Office at Temple University to manage major and principal prospects and track the ER team's progress relative to the initiative known as the 'Temple 150', representing the highest level Presidential prospects, as well as to manage an individual portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations and foundations (CFR) to secure significant philanthropic investments that enhance patient care, medical research and other community initiatives. The AVPER will also manage a team of event and fundraising professionals, including (CFR) staff with whom he or she will set goals, providing direction and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence. This position requires a strategic, results-driven leader with expertise in healthcare philanthropy, exceptional communication and writing skills and an inviolable commitment to advance TUHS' mission of providing high-quality of care to all.

Education

• Master's Degree in related field Required

Experience

• 10+ years experience in Institutional Advancement/fund raising Required
• 10+ years experience in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporations and foundations Required
• 10+ years experience in identifying donors and relationships Required
• 10+ years experience in a clinical/medical fundraising setting Required
• General Experience and knowledge of clinical trials Preferred

Licenses

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Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Temple Health is committed to setting new standards for preventing, diagnosing and treating major diseases in our community and across the nation. Achieving that goal means investing in our employees' success through staff and leadership development. Our recruitment strategy is to attract and retain a diverse, high performing workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for our patients and colleagues alike.