Senior Director of Development and Planned Giving, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Scott Harkey is an accomplished fundraising professional with over 11 years of expertise in nonprofit development, major and leadership gifts, and planned giving. As the Senior Director of Development and Planned Giving at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, he oversees a team of fundraisers dedicated to achieving ambitious philanthropic goals, contributing to an annual fundraising target of $22.5 million. With a proven track record of building meaningful relationships, Scott has personally raised over $18 million, supporting transformative educational, research, and clinical initiatives. Additionally, he has developed a robust multi-million-dollar pipeline of deferred gifts and plays a key role in engaging alumni and advancing institutional priorities.

Beyond his professional expertise, Scott is a dedicated educator and speaker, sharing insights on tax-efficient giving and nonprofit branding. He serves as a co-course instructor for several nonprofit leadership courses at the University of Pennsylvania. A lifelong learner, he holds an M.S. in Nonprofit Leadership from Penn and a B.A. in Communication Studies from Clemson University, complemented by studies in law and accounting at Oxford University in England.