Assistant Director of Annual Leadership Gifts
Assistant Director of Annual Leadership Gifts
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$ 51000 - 74000
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Annual Leadership Gifts to strategically assist the Office of Annual Giving in its efforts to encourage and increase participation in the Presidents Club gift recognition society (minimum annual gifts of $2500. As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations you can play an integral role in Penn States future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.
Reporting to the Annual Leadership Gifts Manager and working closely with partners across the University the Assistant Director of Annual Leadership Gifts will:
- Establish implement and evaluate plans to solicit philanthropic support from alumni parents and others who may have the potential to make annual gifts
- Articulate Penn States needs ambitions and values including diversity equity and inclusion through excellent informal and formal communications
- Conduct discovery visits to assess cultivate and solicit a portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects for gifts between $1000 to $10000 annually
- Effectively communicate the mission of The Pennsylvania State University and promote a comprehensive understanding of the philanthropic priorities of the University
- Make a minimum of 144 solicitations per fiscal year and average at least 188 visits per fiscal year
- Prepare review and package proposal solicitation and cultivation materials
- Prepare correspondence to prospects and all contact reporting in a professional and timely manner
- Refer Presidents Club donors who have potential to make a major gift to the appropriate college campus or academic unit
- Work in coordination with the Manager of Annual Leadership Gifts to create annual solicitation goals and metrics to ensure effective and inclusive solicitation strategies including coordinating efforts with the Office of Annual Giving
This position typically requires a bachelors degree or higher plus one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer individuals who have completed the CASE Summer Internship or are candidates for the CASE Graduate Trainee Program. The successful candidate will also have:
- An interest and passion for contributing to Penn States mission as a landgrant institution of higher education and the Division of Development & Alumni Relations mandate to support and enhance that mission through philanthropy
- A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
- Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills
- A proven ability to selfmotivate and work both independently and as part of a team
- A commitment to professional development learning and being mentored
Operation of a motor vehicle as part of the positions duties and a valid drivers license are required. Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check in addition to standard background checks is also required.
DDAR is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
Penn States Division of Development and Alumni Relations
As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations Development you can play an integral role in Penn States future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country. Were looking for leaders who believe in the power of higher educationand philanthropyto shape the public good. Learn more about the Division of Development and Alumni Relations at and explore the success of our most recent campaign at
Building a Career and a Life at Penn State
Across twentyfour campuses and an online World Campus our 100000 students and 17000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroomits the positive impact made on communities around the world. Penn State consistently ranks among the top academic and research universities globally: psu/thisispennstate/factsandrankings
Penn State is also committed to ensuring that diversity equity and inclusion are central to the success of a worldclass research institution. We are concerned uniquely with the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more socially just University: University is committed to ensuring that diversity equity inclusion and belonging are central to the success of a worldclass research institution. We are dedicated to fostering an institutional culture supporting the Universitys core values with inclusion being a fundamental strength and an essential element of our public service mission. The Universitys commitment to diversity equity inclusion and belonging is mirrored in the Division of Development and Alumni Relations own ongoing work in these spaces: position is based at the University Park campus located in State College Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the loweststress and safest small cities in the country with excellent public schools beautiful parks and other natural assets and a broad range of cultural and athletic events and venues: statecollegepa and statecollege
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$51000.00 $74000.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
