Associate Director, Wharton Fund

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Associate Director responsible for fundraising and alumni engagement for Wharton School. Managing donor relationships and achieving annual cash and participation goals in Philadelphia.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $64,500 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Personally solicit Wharton Fund prospects at the Benjamin Franklin Society level
Manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects while collaborating with the Leadership Gift Officer
Work with Alumni Relations to recruit fundraising volunteers and manage their progress
Achieve Wharton Fund cash and participation targets each fiscal year
Analyze reports to evaluate alumni giving patterns and inform leadership strategies
Identify and cultivate leadership annual giving prospects

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Proven skill in frontline fundraising or sales, including the ability to confidently solicit gifts
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse stakeholders
Excellent organizational and project management abilities
Experience working with CRM or fundraising databases
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to analyze donor data

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition assistance for you, spouse, and dependent children
Generous retirement plans with investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
Substantial time away from work for personal needs
Long-term care insurance
Variety of wellness programs
Resources for work-life balance
Professional and personal development resources
Access to a wide range of University resources and cultural activities

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Hard Skills & Tools

frontline fundraisingsalesdonor data analysisportfolio managementfundraising strategy

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationorganizationalproject managementinterpersonal

Certifications

Bachelor of Science