Assistant/Associate Director of Development, College of Engineering

About the role

Penn State is seeking a frontline fundraiser in the role of Assistant/Associate Director of Development to engage alumni and friends as partners in supporting the College of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate a prospect pool of graduates and other key constituencies;
• Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values through excellent informal and formal communications, including written proposals;
• Plan and execute solicitation strategies leading to major gifts;
• 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.

Requirements

• A track record of success in securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals;
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills required to build relationships with sophisticated and high-net worth audiences;
• The ability to create and maintain an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and colleagues;
• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team;
• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.

Qualifications

• If filled as Major Gift Officer - Intermediate Professional: Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience;
• If filled as Major Gift Officer - Professional: Bachelor's Degree No prior relevant work experience required.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

$59,580.00 - $108,444.00

Schedule

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