Director of Development, University Programs

3 days ago

PENN ST UNIV PA USA, United States The Pennsylvania State University Full time
Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State is seeking a strong leader and top frontline fundraiser in the role of Director of Development to engage alumni and friends as partners in supporting University Programs. As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, you can play an integral role in Penn State's future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country.

About the Division of Development and Alumni Relations

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations is a dynamic organization that includes more than 500 professionals engaging a community of more than 700,000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back. Our organization 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.

About the Job

This position is based at the University Park campus, located in State College, Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the lowest-stress 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.

Responsibilities
  • Articulate Penn State's needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, through excellent informal and formal communications, including written proposals.
  • Oversee the strategic fundraising efforts and yearly goals for assigned units.
  • Support the fundraising priorities of the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Vice Provost for Graduate Education - Dean of the Graduate School.
  • Manage a team including a fundraiser, direct support staff, and the alumni relations and stewardship office (consisting of a director and two staff members) of the Graduate School.
  • Supervise the management of stewardship across a wide range of central scholarships and program funds.
  • Mentor, coach, and collaborate with the team of major gift officers across the division as they cultivate, close, and steward gifts of $100K+ in support of their assigned units and Penn State's comprehensive campaign.
  • Identify, cultivate, and solicit an assigned prospect pool.
  • Guide a diversely representative volunteer committee charged with meaningful roles and responsibilities in the fundraising process, with the potential to form and build out additional committees.
  • Travel extensively throughout the region and across the country to pursue these strategies and build enduring relationships, tracked to a fixed and appropriately aggressive set of fundraising metrics.
  • Serve as an ambassador for the University and its priorities and values.
Requirements
  • A track record of success in securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals, strategically building and engaging donor/prospect pools.
  • A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
  • Experience in managing and leading goal-oriented teams and in planning development strategies.
  • An ability to manage across functional areas and work through others as the chief fundraiser for the unit.
  • Success in growing and managing teams as well as individual talent.
  • Expertise at principal gift level activity especially as it relates to dealing with high-net-worth prospects.
  • A high level of professional maturity and tact in interfacing with executives at the highest levels of the institution while addressing new opportunities with professional dexterity and a collegial approach.
  • Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, with a particular sensitivity to sophisticated, high-net worth audiences.
  • Impeccable writing, presentation skills, and ability to use various technologies.
  • A passion for higher education and an understanding of complex institutions.
  • A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.
Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $109, $164,000.00

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application through the Penn State Careers website. We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and are 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.

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