Assistant Director, Planned Giving - Jefferson Center City

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Collaborates with management, academic faculty and staff to support Thomas Jefferson University's philanthropic priorities. Maintains an active portfolio of new prospects and existing donors encompassing the full donor cycle of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, gift closure, and stewardship. Responsible for meeting defined metrics and goals annually including number of proposals presented and funded, meaningful donor encounters, and dollars raised.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
2 years experience in frontline fundraising.
Superior interpersonal skills and a capacity to engage, inspire, and persuade both internal and external constituents.
Experience with database software systems/CRM and Microsoft Office.
DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania, NJ or DE

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage a portfolio and communicate with alumni, donors and friends of Jefferson (phone calls, in-person meetings, emails) in a manner that fosters a relationship that leads to a philanthropic commitment.
Through internal meetings and faculty relationships, develop a comprehensive understanding of the needs and priorities of the various colleges and programs to articulate compelling cases for philanthropic support.
Work with OIA centralized teams such as Communications, Events, Research, Annual Fund, Planned Giving, to advance donor relations.
Maintain proactive communications with colleagues to ensure effective collaborations and synergy in achieving key fundraising goals and objectives.

Benefits

medical (including prescription)
supplemental insurance
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
voluntary benefits
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service