Associate Director for Campus Development, Penn State Abington

Penn State Univeristy; Abington (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university seeks an Associate Director for Campus Development to lead fundraising efforts at the Abington campus. This role is pivotal in articulating the campus's needs and values, fostering relationships with diverse communities, and securing philanthropic gifts. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and strategic thinking skills, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join a dynamic team at a top-ranked institution, where your contributions will significantly impact the future of higher education and community engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the public good through philanthropy and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with three years of related experience.
• Proven track record in meeting fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with prospects and donors to secure gifts.
• Monitor progress towards revenue goals and provide reports.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Organizational Skills

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State University’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations seeks to hire an Associate Director for Campus Development as a frontline fundraiser representing Penn State Abington campus in Montgomery County, PA. Penn State Abington, home to 3000 undergraduate students, is the most diverse campus among all campuses of Penn State University.

The University is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are dedicated to fostering an institutional culture supporting the University’s core values, with inclusion being a fundamental strength and an essential element of our public service mission: equity.psu.edu/equity-at-penn-state/resources.

Reporting to Abington’s Director of Development and working closely with Abington’s Development and Alumni Relations team, campus colleagues, and other University partners in the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, this Associate Director of Campus Development will:

• Articulate Penn State’s and the campus’ needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, through excellent informal and formal communications, including written proposals
• Identify and cultivate a pipeline of prospects for immediate and long-term cultivation
• Interpret research information pertinent to relationship building with potential donors
• Complete a total of fifteen monthly visits with prospects and donors
• Work collaboratively with campus leadership, staff, volunteers, and donors to create and implement strategies to secure philanthropic gifts ($2,500 to $50,000 level)
• Travel throughout the region to pursue these strategies and build enduring relationships, tracked to a fixed and appropriately aggressive set of fundraising metrics
• Monitor progress toward revenue goals and provide regular reports to the Director of Development.
• Serve as an ambassador for the campus and its priorities and values

This position requires a bachelor's degree or higher plus three years of related experience.

The successful candidate will also have:

• A track record of success meeting fundraising goals by personally soliciting gifts
• The capacity to think and act strategically
• A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team.
• A record of successfully engaging with foundations, corporations, and community stakeholders is a plus.
• A passion for higher education and an understanding of complex institutions
• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored

Operation of a motor vehicle as part of the position’s duties and a valid driver's license are required. Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check, in addition to standard background checks, is also required.

For full consideration, please submit both a written cover letter and a resume through the Penn State jobs portal.

Penn State’s 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 State’s future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country. We’re looking for leaders who believe in the power of higher education—and philanthropy—to shape the public good. Learn more about the Division of Development and Alumni Relations at raise.psu.edu and explore the success of our most recent campaign at greaterpennstate.psu.edu

Building a Career and a Life at Penn State

Penn State is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education University Rankings, the Center for World University Rankings, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities: psu.edu/this-is-penn-state

Penn State is also committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are concerned uniquely with the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more socially just University: equity.psu.edu/diversity-resources

This position is based at the Penn State Abington campus, located in Abington, Pennsylvania, 15 miles north of center city Philadelphia. Located on an historic and bucolic campus in a quiet suburban neighborhood, Penn State Abington 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 in the Greater Philadelphia region: abington.psu.edu

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$56,200.00 - $81,500.00

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 assault, 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.

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