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Medical Fundraising

Medical Fundraisers identify, assess, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects and donors in support of the College of Medicine’s mission and goals, as well as Penn State Health; focus on prospect groups of referrals across multiple institutional departments and divisions; develop strategies for individual prospective donors; coordinate special events and the preparation of major gift proposals; develop an understanding of the educational, research, clinical, and financial needs and goals of the College and assigned institute or prospect groups.

• Identify, assess, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects that align with the priorities of the College of Medicine, focusing on key areas such as medical education, scholarships, research, and community outreach
• Research, identify, and qualify new fundraising opportunities and prospects, including potential corporate sponsors, grant opportunities, and individual major donors
• Formulate, recommend, and implement prospect engagement, solicitation, and stewardship strategies based on needs and goals
• Direct and prepare various types of communications to major gift/planned gift prospects and donors, including proposals, cultivation, and stewardship materials
• Meet regularly with prospective and current donors, providing updates on the College’s progress and engaging them in the mission and work of the institution
• Strengthen existing partnerships, securing new commitments and driving philanthropic success
• Work closely with leadership, faculty, clinicians, staff, volunteers, and senior leadership on strategy initiatives to engage and steward donors and prospects
• Support the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and events to raise funds for College priorities
• Monitor progress toward fundraising goals and provide regular updates and reports to management and senior leadership
• Maintain internal records and reports of contact for all assigned prospects and other constituents
• Work with volunteers to further fundraising efforts
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends in medical philanthropy, fundraising best practices, and the College's programs and initiatives
• May serve on community boards/committees to further engage in the community
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00