AVP - Institutional Advancement

Temple Health • Philadelphia, PA

5d

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Vice President for External Relations (SVPER), the Associate Vice President for External Relations (AVPER) is a senior member of the Temple University Health System (TUHS) External Relations team. The AVPER works closely with senior and other leadership, faculty, clinicians, and prospective donors to plan and execute philanthropic initiatives supporting the mission and growth of TUHS and its interests.

The AVPER leads prospecting and coordination for TUHS's portion of the comprehensive Campaign for Temple University and its Health System, and oversees major and principal gift programs of $500,000 or more. The role coordinates with Temple University's central Institutional Advancement Office to manage major and principal prospects and track the External Relations team's progress on the “Temple 150” initiative, representing the highest-level Presidential prospects. The AVPER also manages an individual portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, and foundations to secure significant philanthropic investments in patient care, medical research, and community initiatives.

The AVPER manages a team of event and fundraising professionals, including corporations and foundations staff, setting goals, providing direction, and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. The position calls for a strategic, results-driven leader with healthcare philanthropy expertise, exceptional communication and writing skills, and a strong commitment to advancing TUHS's mission of providing high-quality care to all.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 10 or more years of experience in institutional advancement/fundraising.
• 10 or more years of experience identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding corporations and foundations.
• 10 or more years of experience identifying donors and relationships.
• 10 or more years of experience in a clinical/medical fundraising setting.
• Expertise in healthcare philanthropy.
• Exceptional communication and writing skills.
• Strong commitment to advancing TUHS's mission.

Nice To Haves

• General experience and knowledge of clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Lead prospecting and coordination efforts for TUHS's portion of the comprehensive Campaign for Temple University and its Health System.
• Oversee major and principal gift programs of $500,000 or more to ensure robust donor support.
• Coordinate with Temple University's central Institutional Advancement Office to manage major and principal prospects.
• Track the External Relations team's progress on the Temple 150 initiative and its highest-level Presidential prospects.
• Manage an individual portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, and foundations to secure significant philanthropic investments.
• Support philanthropic investments that enhance patient care, medical research, and community initiatives.
• Manage a team of event and fundraising professionals, including corporations and foundations staff.
• Set team goals, provide direction, and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior