Major gifts officer/senior major gifts officer - penn engineering | Philadelphia, PA

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Posted Job Title Major Gifts Officer/Senior Major Gifts Officer - Penn Engineering Job Profile Title Major Gifts Officer Job Description Summary Penn Engineering's world-acclaimed faculty, state-of-the-art research laboratories and highly interdisciplinary curricula offer

an experience that is unparalleled. Innovation and technology drive every program and transform the fundamentals of what future engineers are learning.

http: //www. seas. upenn. edu/ Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, the Major Gift Officer or Senior Major Gift Officer will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of prospects and donors capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more to priorities at Penn Engineering. Working as part of the Development and Alumni Relations Office in Penn Engineering within a University-wide donor-centric prospect management system, the position will design and execute a major gifts plan for their assigned region that creates visibility for the school, expands its prospect base, and builds the School's major gift pipeline.

This role will also have the opportunity to focus on identifying new prospects for Penn Engineering through data analysis and discovery work. The Senior Major Gifts Officer will create a planned giving strategy for the department. Job Description Job Responsibilities Manage and develop a personal portfolio of assigned donors and prospects, with emphasis on those capable of making a gift of $100,000 or more. Identify new prospects for Penn Engineering to build pipeline for increased donor participation and support through data analysis and discovery work.

Develop and implement individualized strategies for top prospects that leverage key relationships within Engineering and across Penn leading to successful engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Achieve mutually agreed upon annual goals for visits, solicitations, and gift totals. Maintain a working knowledge of the School and University fundraising priorities. Plan and staff special events in support of the School's fundraising and alumni engagement effort. Work collaboratively with other development offices, and the Penn Engineering Dean and faculty to secure financial and non-financial goals for Penn Engineering.

Significant travel is expected, and occasionally with senior leadership of the School. In addition to the above responsibilities, the Senior Major Gifts Officer will determine planned giving strategy and serve as Office of Planned Giving Liaison Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of fundraising experience (5 to 7 years for the Senior Major Gifts Officer) or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated ability to cultivate, solicit, and close six-figure major gifts from high-net-worth individuals.

Experience in a complex higher education institution preferred. Familiarity with Penn and/or solid understanding of a major research university environment. Proactive approach that takes initiative and actively seeks to deepen current donor relationships and forge new ones through data analysis and discovery work. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, in a goal-oriented team environment. Expert interpersonal and relationship building skills. Ability to manage multiple priority projects at once with ease and efficiency.

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to articulate the case for support and the vision/mission/goals of the School. Exceptional attention to detail; strong organizational skills and ability to plan. Proficient in Sales Force, or a similar relationship management solution, and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel. Ability to travel extensively and work evenings and weekends as needed. Valid driver's license required. Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School School of Engineering and Applied Science Pay Range $51,824.00 - $115,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

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Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. University Benefits Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn.

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