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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 Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

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
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

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