Assistant Director, Annual Fund and Individual Giving

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, Annual Fund and Individual Giving

Job Profile Title
Annual Giving Officer B

Job Description Summary
The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN) seeks an experienced and enthusiastic development professional to serve as its Assistant Director, Annual Fund and Individual Giving. An integral member of ICA's Development and Alumni Relations Department, the Assistant Director will plan and execute the fundraising for the Annual Fund, develop and grow individual Giving Circles, establish and cultivate relationships with major donors, and assist the team with special events under the supervision of the Director of Development and Alumni Relations.

Supporting ICA in its commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable institution; treating colleagues and partners fairly and respectfully; and recognizing the value that diverse backgrounds and perspectives bring to our organization is vital to this position.

The Assistant Director, Annual Fund and Individual Giving must be a generous, thoughtful, and clear communicator, have accomplished writing skills, a strong attention to detail, an ability to organize and manage multiple projects, and a desire to work collaboratively across departments while contributing to total team culture and effort.

Familiarity with Excel, Word, PowerPoint/Keynote, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Suite, Google Drive, and Outlook will be beneficial.

Potential to work nights and/or weekends throughout the year.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Annual Fund: direct annual appeal mailings and related online/email campaigns; collaborate with the UPENN's Development and Alumni Relations Annual Giving program to achieve optimal results; build pipeline of potential annual fund supporters and create engagement opportunities for these supporters.
• Giving Circles: re-energize and grow ICA's current giving club ($500-$10,000/year) by designing exclusive programming around Philadelphia, at UPENN in collaboration with ICA's Public Engagement department and fellow University Colleagues, as well as developing a communications plan to these donors with intriguing and relevant content; conduct 40 visits annually to prospective or current ICA Giving Circle members.
• Engagement and Fundraising Events: manage event planning and production for engagement and fundraising events for mid-level and major donors. Hiring outside vendors such as designers, catering, AV, photography. Manage invitation lists and outreach planning. Work closely with Administration in Development to share invitation lists, add events to larger University calendars and partner with other Schools and Centers at Penn on events as needed.
• Work with the UPENN Arts and Culture Development Group to design engaging and relevant arts programming as part of general alumni programming.
• Prospect Research and Fundraising Materials: work closely with Development and Alumni Relations team to conduct detailed research into prospective funders and strategize on cultivation and stewardship of these donors. Assist with briefings for major events.
• Briefings and remarks for Director and Director of Development.
• Grow Corporate Sponsorship relationships for ICA.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree is required with 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful fundraising experience, preferably within an arts-related institution and/or university setting, is necessary.
• Specific experience with annual funds, special events, and major gift cultivation is preferred.
• Basic understanding of and comfort level with visual arts, as well as for ICA's relationship to the UPENN community and the regional and national cultural scene is preferred.
• Knowledge of contemporary art and the art world preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and close attention to detail.
• Excellent and outgoing interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with donors, volunteers, and staff required; and the ability to work independently while functioning as part of a team; and the ability to meet deadlines and juggle shifting tasks.
• Familiarity with Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint and experience with fundraising databases required.
• Must be willing to travel and work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• The Assistant Director of Individual Giving and Alumni Relations must be a generous, thoughtful, and clear communicator, have accomplished writing skills, a strong attention to detail, an ability to organize and manage multiple projects, and a desire to work collaboratively across departments while contributing to total team culture and effort.

Application Requirement

• A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Institute of Contemporary Art

Pay Range
$51,824.00 - $60,000.00 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.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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.

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. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

​

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay


To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Institute-for-Contemporary-Art/Assistant-Director--Annual-Fund-and-Individual-Giving_JR00074780







Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency



jeid-b0e0c0cd6f2e094cb12eabda480a2ac0