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Senior Director of Development - Lewis Katz School of Medicine

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$135,000
SKILLS
Academic Research, Best Practices, Budgeting, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Dentistry, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Funding, Fundraising, Health Science, Healthcare, Healthcare Reimbursement, Higher Education, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Medicine, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Scientific Research, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
POSTED
6 days ago
Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine is searching for a Sr. Director of Development!

Salary Range: $125,000-$135,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
3 Personal Days
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Position Summary:
The Temple Health Sciences Campus is seeking an entrepreneurial, motivated and results-driven professional with proven experience in cultivating, securing and stewarding major and principal level gifts to join our high-achieving team as Sr. Director of Development (SDOD), Lewis Katz School of Medicine (School) at Temple University and working in conjunction with (Podiatry, Pharmacy and Dentistry) to help fundraise towards Temple University's upcoming capital campaign. This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished major/principal gifts officer to lead and manage a team of frontline fundraisers and partner with School leadership, advancement colleagues and stakeholders across the School, University and Temple University Hospital (TUH) to fuel medical education, scientific research, patient care and service to the community with impactful philanthropy. Come join a vibrant world-class academic R1 research institution on the ground floor of what will be a historic comprehensive campaign.

The SDOD must be a highly energetic, driven, organized, intellectually curious and enthusiastic individual with a track record of building relationships, establishing trust and facilitating meaningful donor-centric giving opportunities and partnerships. The successful candidate will work collaboratively and strategically, demonstrate good judgment, and evidence a strong application of principles, ethics and best practices of successful fundraising in a complex organization.

Founded in 1901 as Pennsylvania's first co-educational medical school, the Lewis Katz School of Medicine has earned a national reputation for training outstanding clinicians and biomedical scientists, attracting students, faculty, and staff committed to improving lives. The School and TUH, its chief clinical training site, provide care for patients from the region and beyond seeking advanced tertiary- and quaternary-level care. TUH also serves the local community, one of the most vulnerable populations in the nation, providing more free and under-reimbursed care than any other hospital in the state.

The Temple Health Sciences Campus strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusion, a collaborative team-based culture that values innovation and creativity, and a commitment to leadership opportunities, professional development and a healthy work culture.

Job Details:
* This position requires a background check for cash handling responsibilities.

Required Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of progressively responsible higher education and/or healthcare fundraising experience with a proven track record of closing six to seven figure gifts. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:
* Proven experience and success in strategizing and leading the solicitation of major and principal level gifts
* Knowledge of, and experience with, both the art and science of major gift fundraising
* Demonstrated ability to raise and close major and principal level gifts (including current use, endowed and estate gifts)
* Demonstrated track record of fundraising success in a fast-paced, large organizational structure
* Must possess the negotiation, interpersonal and networking skills necessary for building relationships with external and internal constituents
* Demonstrated success in collaborating with senior management, school leadership, clinicians, faculty and staff
* Proven ability to engage and interact effectively with diverse constituents and serve as a charismatic ambassador
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to express information, including funding needs and giving opportunities
* Proven ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively, as appropriate
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