Senior Major Gift Officer, Development & Alumni Relations, Penn GSE

Inside Higher Ed; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 91,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Senior Major Gift Officer to manage donor relationships and develop proposals for fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience in development, equipped to work collaboratively with faculty to achieve philanthropic goals. This position is based in Philadelphia, offering a competitive salary between $91,000 and $120,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in fundraising or related fields.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage a major gift portfolio of 100+ donor prospects.
• Direct major prospect proposals and solicitation materials.
• Serve as liaison for Gift Planning and Corporate Relations.

Skills

Donor engagement

Proposal development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Senior Major Gift Officer, Development & Alumni Relations, Penn GSE

Job description published by Inside Higher Ed. The Senior Major Gifts Officer identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards individual and institutional prospects for Penn GSE. The role plans, coordinates, and implements development efforts and collaborates with faculty and staff across the school. Travel, including nights and weekends, will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow and manage a major gift portfolio of 100+ donor prospects to meet philanthropic goals; manage donor activity and work with faculty and development colleagues to engage donors toward major and leadership gifts.
• Direct and prepare major prospect proposals and cultivation/ solicitation materials for individual and organizational prospects.
• Serve as the lead liaison for Gift Planning and Corporate, Foundation Relations for Penn GSE.
• Emphasize donor-centered cultivation and solicitation strategies; coordinate faculty, administration, trustees/volunteers, and development staff to achieve unit goals.
• Report regularly to the Vice Dean of Development and interact with colleagues on fundraising activity through the major gifts tracking/moves management system.
• Develop an understanding of the educational, research, innovation, and financial needs aligned with the Dean’s strategic vision, Together for Good.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Essential: A Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• All applicants must include a cover letter with their resume detailing their interest in the position.

Compensation and Location

Expected base salary: $115,000. Job location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Department: Graduate School of Education. Pay range: $91,000 – $120,000 annual.

Equal Opportunity and Benefits

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any class protected under applicable law.

Benefits include health, life, and flexible spending accounts; tuition assistance for employee and dependents; retirement plans; paid time away from work; long-term care insurance; wellness and work-life resources; professional development; university resources; discounts and special services; flexible work hours; and home ownership assistance.

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer. Further details may be determined by the role.

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