Senior Associate Director of Donor Relations

3 days ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States University of Pennsylvania Full time
Job Title: Senior Associate Director of Donor Relations

Join the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School as a Senior Associate Director of Donor Relations, where you will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive donor relations program that recognizes and engages Wharton donors.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about building meaningful relationships with donors and advancing the mission of the Wharton School. As a Senior Associate Director of Donor Relations, you will be responsible for analyzing donor relations activities across giving levels and areas, acting as a point person for donor recognition signage on campus, and composing custom touchpoints for donors.

Responsibilities
  • Support capital project fundraising by assessing existing and new named space opportunities, ensuring fundraising materials are reflective of the latest building design, and managing the production and installation of donor recognition signage together with vendors and operations colleagues.
  • Serve as a partner to board relations colleagues and Development in devising strategic communications to the School's executive boards.
  • Run process for and compose donor touchpoints, such as video messages, personalized gifts, articles of interest, digital and print pieces, and other outreach, in collaboration with gift officers.
  • Conduct donor relations programs, including the nomination, selection, and presentation of the Distinguished Service Award, which relies upon close connection with colleagues in Development, Alumni Relations, and Events.
  • Lead special projects, including recognition events and donor meetings with scholarship and faculty recipients and other beneficiaries of their giving, as well as events to celebrate building and named space donors.
  • Assess donor relations activities provided at different giving levels and to varying areas across the School, informing and consulting with gift officers to create experiences for donors that will keep them connected and positioned for continued giving.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree is preferred and 5 to 7 years of direct experience in donor relations, stewardship, development, and communications, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Excellent project management and strategic planning skills, with an acute ability to manage multiple deadlines and track activities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, and an ability to communicate with an intricate network of colleagues across the School and University as well as donors, faculty, and administrators.
  • Outstanding detail orientation, and proven ability in writing, editing, and proofreading.
  • Comfort analyzing data and utilizing it to inform strategy and programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as effectively as a member of a team.
  • Comfort with writing and assembling content and operating in Microsoft Office applications and other platforms, including Qwilr (for donor digital touchpoints, reports, and proposals) and Thankview (for donor video messages).
What We Offer

The University of Pennsylvania offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

As a member of the Penn community, you will have access to a wide range of University resources, including cultural and recreational activities, as well as discounts and special services. We are committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Join our team and be part of a vibrant community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Apply now to become a part of our team and contribute to the success of the Wharton School.

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