Associate Director, Wharton Fund - Wharton External Affairs

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Wharton School Overview

Founded in 1881 as the world's first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world.

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director of the Wharton Fund is responsible for the fundraising and engagement of Wharton School graduate alumni in assigned alumni and reunion classes. Frequent travel is expected to visit assigned alumni, as the position is a key fundraiser for that alumni population. The position will contribute to achieving annual Wharton Fund cash and participation goals.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for personally soliciting Wharton Fund prospects at the Benjamin Franklin Society level ($2,500+) as well as visiting 100-125 prospects/donors.
Work with Alumni Relations colleagues to recruit fundraising volunteers in three reunion years.
Achieve Wharton Fund cash and participation targets each fiscal year.
Analysis of reports in order to evaluate alumni giving patterns and to assess progress towards goals.
Identify, qualify, and cultivate leadership annual giving prospects.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with alumni, volunteers, and high-capacity donors.

Associate Director, Wharton Fund - Wharton External Affairs

University Overview

Wharton School Overview

Job Description Summary

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for personally soliciting Wharton Fund prospects at the Benjamin Franklin Society level ($2,500+) as well as visiting 100-125 prospects/donors.
Work with Alumni Relations colleagues to recruit fundraising volunteers in three reunion years.
Achieve Wharton Fund cash and participation targets each fiscal year.
Analysis of reports in order to evaluate alumni giving patterns and to assess progress towards goals.
Identify, qualify, and cultivate leadership annual giving prospects.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with alumni, volunteers, and high-capacity donors.

Associate Director, Wharton Fund - Wharton External Affairs

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA