Deputy Chief Advancement Officer, Penn Medicine

University of Pennsylvania•Woodworth, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Chief Advancement Officer, Penn Medicine is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of Penn Medicine Development & Alumni Relations (PMDAR), which is charged with raising approximately $250M annually to support the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) and Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) priorities. This role provides strategic direction to and manages a senior leadership team, including the Chief Executive Director of Development & ACC, Penn Medicine, Sr. Executive Director of Development, UPHS, Penn Medicine, and Chief Executive Director for PSOM Development and Alumni Relations. The scope covers individual and organizational giving across UPHS (including the Abramson Cancer Center), PSOM (including Biomedical Research Development and Alumni Development and Alumni Relations), corporate and foundation relations, and planned giving. The position also oversees the operations team of PMDAR and the coordination of network hospitals, including Doylestown Health, Lancaster General Hospital, Princeton Health System, and Chester County Hospital. The Deputy Chief Advancement Officer works closely with the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) on long-range and strategic planning, volunteer engagement, and principal giving efforts with top-tier donors and prospects.

Requirements

Master of Science, Master of Arts, and 7 to 10 years of experience in advancement and/or related fields or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Strong management and leadership experience with demonstrated ability to mentor, manage, and motivate a team of sophisticated and experienced advancement professionals.
In-depth experience in and knowledge of both individual and organizational fundraising in a higher education environment.
Achievement in an advancement leadership role in a complex organization--preferably during a campaign in a medical/academic medical center or scientific environment.
Represent PMDAR within the Penn and Penn Medicine community as part of leadership groups and committees.
Superior oral and written communication skills reflecting ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling fundraising proposals.
Direct experience working with volunteers and volunteer groups, reflecting ability to recruit, motivate, and manage volunteer leadership.
Demonstrated effectiveness in managing multiple projects and programs simultaneously.
Ability to function effectively in a complex organizational environment demanding high energy level, discretion, patience, enthusiasm, and humor.
Must be willing to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic direction for the Penn Medicine Development & Alumni Relations (PMDAR) department, establishing priorities, procedures, policies, strategies, and tactics to support the overall goals of the department.
Works directly to support the CAO on key initiatives and development efforts, including naming opportunities and related materials and strategies for program and capital projects.
Oversees the department's core advancement programs and operational structure in conjunction with the CAO and establishes annual performance metrics for units and their staff members.
Oversees senior managers and their respective teams, particularly in tracking progress toward meeting major annual objectives.
Contributes to the planning and recruitment, retention, management, and professional development of PMDAR staff.
In partnership with the CAO, oversees coordination of all activity with network hospitals, including Chester County Hospital, Lancaster General Hospital, and Princeton Health.
Provides senior-level support to the offices and key staff of the Dean & EVP and Chief Executive Officer to ensure they are properly staffed in Development and Alumni Relations activities.
Coordinates University-wide development efforts, assuring collaboration between Penn Medicine and the University’s central Development and Alumni Relations, particularly with prospect management coordination and collaborative fundraising opportunities.
Develops and maintains a sophisticated understanding of Penn Medicine's research, patient care, and educational portfolios.
Collaborates with institutional leadership, faculty, and central Development colleagues to translate Penn Medicine strategic initiatives and priorities into persuasive and compelling gift/grant opportunities for top-tier donors and donor prospects.
Personally manages and staffs a portfolio of key principal giving (i.e., rated $5M and above) donors and donor prospects and related faculty.
Maintains regular contact with these constituents while engaging institutional leadership in appropriate outreach efforts.
Together with the CAO, manages and oversees program budget and ensures that spending is in accordance with University-wide cost saving measures.

Benefits

Excellent healthcare benefits
Tuition benefits for employees and their families
Generous retirement benefits
Wide variety of professional development opportunities
Supportive work and family benefits
Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions
Retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth options and a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
Substantial time away from work (vacations, personal affairs, illness/injury recovery, family time)
Long-Term Care Insurance (optional, with potential underwriting requirements for family members)
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development resources
Access to University resources, cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries)
Discounts and Special Services (arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, theme parks)
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees in West Philadelphia)
Adoption Assistance (reimbursement for qualified expenses up to two adoptions)