Hybrid Gift Planning & Donor Relations Officer

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Digital Gift Planning Officer to support the Office of Gift Planning (OGP) within the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. The position is based at University Park and offered as a hybrid, full-time role.

Responsibilities include marketing coordination, lead management, donor cultivation, and collaboration with Colleges, Campuses, and central Development offices. A Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with planned giving preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor-tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions and values through communications.
• Support evolution of OGP marketing efforts using technology.
• Coordinate with partners and vendors on OGP marketing.
• Develop and produce communication tools, proposals and reports.
• Manage leads tracking and analyze results to improve marketing impact.
• Coordinate cultivation with OGP colleagues and stakeholders.
• Research prospects and develop strategies to convert to donors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Donor tracking software

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Digital Gift Planning Officer to support the Office of Gift Planning (OGP) within the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. The position is based at University Park and offered as a hybrid, full-time role.

Responsibilities include marketing coordination, lead management, donor cultivation, and collaboration with Colleges, Campuses, and central Development offices. A Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience are required.