Associate Director for Campus Development, Penn State Abington (Advancement Giving Specialist 3)

Afpgpc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for Campus Development to lead fundraising efforts at a diverse university campus. This role involves articulating the campus's needs and values, identifying prospects, and fostering relationships to secure philanthropic gifts. With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, the successful candidate will collaborate with campus leadership and engage with the community to drive fundraising initiatives. If you're passionate about making a difference in higher education and possess strong communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and donor relations.
• Strong communication skills for proposals and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate prospects for fundraising.
• Travel to build relationships and meet fundraising metrics.

Skills

Fundraising

Communication

Relationship Building

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Associate Director for Campus Development, Penn State Abington (Advancement Giving Specialist 3)

Pennsylvania State University

Job Posting
Apr. 25, 2025

Salary Range: $56,200-$81,500

Associate Director for Campus Development, Penn State Abington

(Advancement Giving Specialist 3)

Our Current Opportunity in Penn State Abington

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 3,000 undergraduate students, is the most diverse campus among all Penn State campuses.

Reporting to Abington’s Director of Development, the Associate Director of Campus Development will:

1. 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.
2. Identify and cultivate a pipeline of prospects for immediate and long-term engagement.
3. Travel throughout the region to pursue these strategies and build enduring relationships, tracked to a set of fundraising metrics.
4. Complete a minimum of fifteen monthly visits with prospects and donors.
5. Work collaboratively with campus leadership, staff, volunteers, and donors to create and implement strategies to secure philanthropic gifts ranging from $2,500 to $50,000.
6. Serve as an ambassador for the campus and its priorities and values.

ADDRESS:
673 Potomac Station Drive, #801
Leesburg, VA 20176