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Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Law Development and Alumni Relations
University of Pennsylvania
Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Law Development and Alumni Relations
University of Pennsylvania
 Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Law Development and Alumni Relations 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. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University 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. Posted Job Title Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Law Development and Alumni Relations Job Profile Title Annual Giving Officer B Job Description Summary Penn Carey Law is one of the nation's oldest and most distinguished law schools. The school offers a distinctive cross-disciplinary legal education, drawing on the depth and breadth of the University of Pennsylvania. The resulting intellectual opportunities and professional relationships bridge traditional boundaries and disciplines, making Penn Law an extraordinarily supportive academic community for its scholars and students alike. Penn Carey Law development staff play a critical role in providing a world-class educational environment, supporting faculty, students, alumni, and fellow staff members in a collaborative and ambitious environment. Penn Carey Law recently concluded a comprehensive campaign, raising $280 million, which was designed to promote and support the school's most critical needs and priorities, including scholarship, faculty support, and the growth of our centers and institutes. The Annual Fund played a crucial role in the campaign's success. Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, the Assistant Director is both a gift officer and a strategic partner for the keystone of the Law School's annual giving program. The Assistant Director has direct and primary responsibility for planning, organizing, and administering the programming and solicitation of young alumni, six annual Class Reunions and the Graduating Class Gift Drive. As a first development contact for some donors, the Assistant Director will play the crucial role of conveying the impact and possibilities of philanthropy at Penn Law, with a focus on our youngest alumni. Job Description Direct Solicitation Partner with Director of Annual Giving and prospect management staff to oversee a pool of prospective leadership donors to the Annual Fund, identifying pipeline prospects, and engaging in strategic collaboration to identify ways to move them through the donor cycle. Using a moves management metric of 150+ moves, utilize live and virtual contact to guide annual giving prospects through the donor cycle from identification through solicitation and stewardship, with a focus on leadership gifts and increases. Young Alumni Engagement In collaboration with the Director, leads fundraising strategy for young alumni. Responsible for engaging our newest donor base. This includes leading the strategic planning, young alumni pipeline development, solicitation, conception of targeted appeals, stewardship and conducting in-person meetings with prospects. Collaborates with Alumni Relations to co-lead strategy and oversight of GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Ambassador program. This includes identification of ambassadors, cultivation of a pipeline of future members, strategic development and execution of GOLD events in collaboration with young alumni leaders, and attendance at events. Annual Giving Programs Plans, organizes and implements 50% of class reunion fundraising programs. This includes recruiting committees, developing solicitation strategies for all members of each class, personally soliciting members of the class and committee and working in conjunction with the Director of Annual Giving, Major Gifts colleagues, and Alumni Relations team to help the class plan the reunion event. Student Philanthropy 1. Manages and implements the third year (3L) Graduating Class Gift Program. This includes working closely with the 3L class leadership, staffing events, and developing and implementing creative fundraising strategies for the 3L Class to reach their fundraising goals. 2. Serves as the Law DAR contact for student groups, assisting them in complying with University fundraising guidelines through collaboration with Gifts Processing, Student Affairs and Business Affairs. Advises students as needed throughout academic year. Other duties as assigned Qualifications -
Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Development and Alumni Relations Pay Range $64,500.00 - $70,000.00 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, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. University Benefits
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Law-School/Assistant-Director-of-Annual-Giving--Law-Development-and-Alumni-Relations_JR00099859 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-ed29356dadbed043a52b872e6f140eed
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About University of Pennsylvania
Penn has a long and proud tradition of intellectual rigor and pursuit of innovative knowledge, begun by Benjamin Franklin in 1740. That tradition lives today through the creativity, entrepreneurship, and engagement of our faculty, students, and staff. Academic life at Penn is unparalleled, with an undergraduate student body of 10,000 from every U.S. state and around the world. The entering class of 2015 is the most talented and diverse in Penn's history. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the country, Penn welcomes an additional 10,000 students to our top-ranked graduate and professional schools.
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