Development Associate, Football

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $7.25 - $41.00 hourly; bonus/equity: not spe...
Philanthropic support cultivation
Major gift solicitation
Donor stewardship
The Development Associate, Football is a temporary role responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding philanthropic support for the Penn Quakers football program

Job Summary

  • The Development Associate, Football is a temporary role responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding philanthropic support for the Penn Quakers football program.
  • This position works closely with multiple development officers, athletics leadership, and the football coaching staff to secure philanthropic support for the program’s annual fund, endowment, and capital priorities.
  • Penn offers comprehensive health, life, and retirement benefits, and is recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023 by Forbes.

Matching Summary

The Development Associate, Football is a temporary role responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding philanthropic support for the Penn Quakers football program.

Salary

Base: $7.25 - $41.00 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Philanthropic support cultivation
  • Major gift solicitation
  • Donor stewardship
  • Fundraising event participation
  • Collaboration with athletics staff
  • Annual fund growth strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Individualized cultivation strategies
  • Cross-divisional collaboration
  • Travel for donor engagement
  • Student-athlete experience focus

Key Requirements

  • Experience with major gift prospects
  • Ability to solicit gifts of $25,000+
  • Background check clearance
  • Temporary employment from April 2026 through FY27 Q1

Work Rights

Not specified

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