Development Assistant - Donor Relations & Analytics

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park, PA, is seeking a Development Assistant to support the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. You will work with the Senior Director and Major Gift Officers to track donors, prepare reports, and manage prospect and proposal data in Advance Web/AWA, while contributing to fundraising efforts and analytics.

The ideal candidate will be adept with CRM platforms like Salesforce, proficient in reporting, and capable of collaborating across teams in a

Qualifications

• GED or HS with 2+ years relevant experience.
• Experience with enterprise systems and technologies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior Director to maximize fundraising efforts.
• Articulate Penn State's needs and values through communications.
• Prepare and review reports; support donor tracking and database management (AWA/Advance Web).
• Create activity reports and follow up on tasks.
• Manage portfolios of major gift prospects; input updates and track goals.
• Serve as PMA liaison with assigned analyst.
• Provide administrative support for travel planning and post-travel follow-ups.
• Track Millennium Society membership and lead follow-ups.
• Prepare and distribute executive reports and meeting materials.

Skills

Salesforce

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Prospect research

CRM platforms

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

GED or High School Diploma + 2+ years relevant experience

Tools

Advance Web / AWA

ERS

SAP Concur

Job description

Penn State University in University Park, PA, is seeking a Development Assistant to support the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. You will work with the Senior Director and Major Gift Officers to track donors, prepare reports, and manage prospect and proposal data in Advance Web/AWA, while contributing to fundraising efforts and analytics.

The ideal candidate will be adept with CRM platforms like Salesforce, proficient in reporting, and capable of collaborating across teams in a