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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:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor 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
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 13
• Minimum – $86,300.00
• MidPoint – $107,900.00
• Maximum – $129,500.00