Senior Director, Major Gifts & Athletics Development

Trustees of University of Pennsylvania; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania seeks an Executive Director of Development to lead a frontline major gift team supporting Penn Athletics. The role drives fundraising, alumni relations, and volunteer strategy for multiple varsity sports, directing gifts of $100,000+ with focus on $250,000+ commitments.

The Executive Director will manage a portfolio of high-level prospects, collaborate with senior athletic leadership, and oversee annual goals, budgets, and strategic plans to maximize philanthropy

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a frontline major gift team and oversee three Assistant Directors of Development.
• Oversee fundraising, alumni engagement and volunteer strategy for multiple varsity sports.
• Manage a portfolio of 100+ major and leadership gift prospects and cultivate them to secure support.
• Develop pipelines of high-level prospects to grow top philanthropic support for Penn Athletics.
• Collaborate with data teams to analyze data and maximize engagement with the DRIA community.
• Work with Athletics leadership to set annual goals, plans, and budgets for a comprehensive fundraising program.
• Partner with boards and administrators to maximize philanthropic support for Penn Athletics.

Job description

University of Pennsylvania seeks an Executive Director of Development to lead a frontline major gift team supporting Penn Athletics. The role drives fundraising, alumni relations, and volunteer strategy for multiple varsity sports, directing gifts of $100,000+ with focus on $250,000+ commitments.

The Executive Director will manage a portfolio of high-level prospects, collaborate with senior athletic leadership, and oversee annual goals, budgets, and strategic plans to maximize philanthropy