Major Gifts Officer, Penn Medicine Development

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey.

Job Description Summary

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards individual and institutional prospects ($10,000 and above) for select programs, centers, and institutes for both Penn Medicine and the Abramson Cancer Center (ACC).

Job Responsibilities

• Successfully grow and manage a major gift portfolio of 100+ donor prospects to meet philanthropic goals.
• Focus on donor activity management, working collaboratively with faculty and development colleagues.
• Develop an understanding of the educational, research, clinical, and financial needs and goals.
• Speak passionately and authentically about the history, achievements, and strategic direction.
• Interact persuasively and effectively with a broad range of constituents.
• Emphasize cultivation and solicitation strategies that focus on donor-centered philanthropy.
• Coordinate the participation of faculty, administration, trustees/volunteers.
• Direct and prepare major prospect proposals.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct visits and special events for prospects and donors.
• Perform needed analysis for assigned physicians and/or programs.
• Work as a productive and collegial member of the Penn Medicine and ACC Development teams.
• Oversee stewardship activities with assigned prospects.
• Report regularly to the Senior Director of Development.
• Collaborate with University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine leadership.
• Intellectual curiosity and an ability to learn about unfamiliar fields of science and medicine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in institutional development with emphasis on major gifts.
• At least one year in an academic medical center or a large scientific/health care research institution is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet fundraising goals.
• Ability to travel both locally and nationally and work occasionally on nights and weekends.