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Penn Law Center and Institute Development

As part of his/her portfolio, the Senior Development Officer will be developing funding support for all of the Law Schoolâ™s centers, including the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice, the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law, and the Center for Technology, Innovation, and Competition.

• Implement a sustainable fundraising program for each center which would potentially incorporate gifts from corporations, foundations, and individuals for annual and capital initiatives.
  • Work closely with current center staff and faculty, as well as donors, in identifying funding opportunities, and be a part of the team which implements the next chapter for the Centers.
  • Support the Centersâ™ fundraising objectives and provide guidance and advice on ways to move their programs forward through philanthropy.

• Represent the Development Office by attending Center events and activities.
• Engage with existing and potential donors and volunteer leaders to help manage and deepen their involvement with these priorities.

Major Gift Strategy

• Conduct research and pursue creative prospecting strategies to expand the pool of potential donors to Penn Law focusing on new opportunities in the broader community of non-affiliated individuals or institutions with a potential interest in Penn Lawâ™s work and priorities.
• Collaborate with center and institute directors, and other faculty members, in moving potential donors through the pipeline and closing gifts to benefit their centers and research efforts.
• Write proposals and gift agreements and coordinate efforts for stewardship and further engagement while working closely with stewardship colleagues.
• Conduct between 12-15 visits per month from a developed donor pool. Identify individuals (especially non-alumni and partners) who can make leadership gifts to support one or more of the Law Schoolâ™s centers and institutes.

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications
BA/BS, excellent verbal and written skills, and 5 to 7 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, are required; J.D. strongly preferred. 5-7 years of experience in development or non-profit management with a proven track record of gift closures in the five and six figure range, or higher. Willingness and capacity to learn about divergent/complicated subject areas at the intersection of law and policy.  Experience working with academic partners and/or experience with volunteer management. Entrepreneurial skills and ability to work independently.    Ability to manage multiple projects under time demands.  Strong understanding of relationship database systems and procedures. Ability to travel within the US and work evenings and weekends as needed. Valid driverâ™s license required.

Please include a cover letter with your application materials.

Special Requirements 
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Affirmative Action Statement 
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. The University of Pennsylvania and its Law School are equal opportunity employers (http://www.upenn.edu/affirm-action/eoaa.html).

 

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Affirmative Action Statement 
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements 
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.