Regional Major Gifts Director — Campus Development

The Pennsylvania State University; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

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 Penn State Hazleton and Penn State Scranton.

As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, reporting to the Senior Director of Campus Development, you will identify prospects, articulate Penn State’s needs, and lead major gift solicitations while traveling regionally and nationally.

Qualifications

• Track record of success in securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills for high-net-worth audiences.
• Commitment to inclusive and respectful environment for students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate a prospect pool of alumni and key constituencies.
• Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values through proposals and communications.
• Plan and execute solicitation strategies leading to major gifts.
• Travel extensively regionally and nationally to build relationships and fundraising metrics.

Skills

Major gifts

Prospect development

Communication

Fundraising

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 Penn State Hazleton and Penn State Scranton.

As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, reporting to the Senior Director of Campus Development, you will identify prospects, articulate Penn State’s needs, and lead major gift solicitations while traveling regionally and nationally.