Associate Director of Development

Penn Information Systems & Computing

Lead philanthropic development initiatives for the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Engage with prospects to cultivate major gifts and support institutional goals.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $77,330 - $103,255 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the educational, research, clinical, and philanthropic needs of the Perelman School of Medicine
Perform moves management and lead portfolio development by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major, principal, and planned giving prospects
Partner with clinical departments and divisions, serving as a resource on identifying potential graduate medical education alumni donors
Collaborate with Penn Medicine Development Communications on major prospect proposals
Coordinate special events for prospects and donors in collaboration with Alumni Relations team
Serve as a resource to the Annual Giving team on identifying reunion donors and annual giving campaign prospects
Collaborate with University senior leadership and development colleagues on prospects and donors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in institutional development (or related field)
Experience in cultivating major gifts from individuals and organizations
Knowledge or experience in planned giving
Ability to function independently and within a centralized development structure
Demonstrated ability to meet fundraising goals
Strong administrative experience and project management style
Ability to work collaboratively with staff members
High integrity and trust
Ability to distill information into strategic core messages
Adaptive to rapidly changing environments
Excellent computer and writing/communication skills
Familiarity with Salesforce and Microsoft Outlook is preferred
Valid driver’s license required and ability to travel locally and nationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses
Exceptional tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Generous retirement plans allowing saving for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis
Substantial time away from work for personal needs
Long-term care insurance for faculty, staff, and eligible family members
Wellness programs and work-life resources to balance personal and professional commitments
Professional and personal development resources
Access to University resources, libraries, and cultural and recreational activities
Discounts and special services including substantial savings on goods and services
Flexible work options for balance between work and personal commitments
Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in home buying or improvement
Adoption assistance for qualified expenses in connection with legal adoption of a child

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Hard Skills & Tools

institutional developmentcultivating major giftsplanned givingfundraisingproject managementstrategic messaging

Soft Skills

independencecollaborationintegritytrustadaptabilitycommunication

Certifications

Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Arts