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University of Pennsylvania · 3 months ago

Senior/Associate Director of Development, Weitzman School of Design

Meyerson Hall

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$91K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation, and they are seeking a Senior/Associate Director of Development for the Weitzman School of Design. This role is responsible for advancing the School’s mission through strategic fundraising initiatives, managing donor relationships, and collaborating with various stakeholders to maximize donor engagement.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Conduct 75–80 prospect visits annually to identify, qualify, and cultivate alumni and friends capable of making leadership gifts in support of the School’s named funds, programs, spaces, endowments, campaign priorities, and centers. Serve as the primary development liaison to the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, PennPraxis, the McHarg Center for Urbanism and Ecology, and the Center for the Preservation of Civil Rights Sites. Manage donors and prospects associated with pooled and endowed lecture funds

Oversee all facets of the Dean’s Council, from member recruitment and engagement to agenda development and meeting coordination, ensuring meaningful participation and alignment with School priorities

Partner with the Senior Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving to identify donors who merit additional stewardship and have the potential to make major gifts, while continuing their engagement with the Annual Fund

Build strong partnerships across central development offices and internal stakeholders to develop strategies that identify new prospects and maximize donor engagement and giving potential

Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of the Annual Weitzman School Awards, a premier major donor cultivation and fundraising event. Collaborate with the Senior Associate Director of Communications and Stewardship to produce compelling written and digital event materials. Support additional DAR events focused on major gift cultivation and stewardship, and represent the School at lectures and programs hosted by the School and its Centers

Collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations to identify School-wide funding priorities and translate them into effective fundraising collateral and case materials for front-line gift officers. Provide strategic guidance and support for the Board of Advisors and principal gift donors through tailored cultivation and stewardship activities

Draft and edit gift proposals, agreements, and donor engagement materials that advance School and University priorities

Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission and goals of the Development and Alumni Relations team

Qualification

Fundraising strategyMajor gifts experienceAlumni relationsHigher education experienceVolunteer managementRelationship database systemsOrganizational skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationAttention to detailProject management

Required

BA/BS and 3-5 (Major Gifts job profile) or 5-7 (Senior Major Gifts job profile) years of experience in development, alumni relations, communications and/or public relations or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects under time demands

Strong understanding of relationship database systems and procedures

Ability to travel within the US and work events and weekends as needed