Senior Director, Alumni & Development — Agriculture (Hybrid)

Penn State; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State invites applications for the Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations in the College of Agricultural Sciences. This high-level fundraiser will lead major gifts, engage alumni and volunteers, and collaborate with college leadership to advance priorities.

Based at University Park with hybrid work, the role requires 10+ years of fundraising experience, strong management, writing, and strategic planning skills, and willingness to travel across the region and nation to build

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 10+ years of relevant fundraising experience.
• Includes 3+ years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Articulate Penn State’s needs and priorities through proposals and communications.
• Identify and cultivate a pipeline of prospects for immediate and long-term cultivation.
• Supervise and mentor a team of fundraising and alumni relations professionals.
• Develop annual goals, plans and budgets for a comprehensive fundraising and engagement program.
• Recruit and guide volunteers charged with meaningful roles in the fundraising process.
• Manage a portfolio of top prospects and plan and execute solicitation strategies leading to major gifts.
• Travel extensively to build enduring relationships and meet fundraising metrics.
• Serve as ambassador for the college and its priorities.

Skills

Fundraising

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Strategic planning

Travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State invites applications for the Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations in the College of Agricultural Sciences. This high-level fundraiser will lead major gifts, engage alumni and volunteers, and collaborate with college leadership to advance priorities.

Based at University Park with hybrid work, the role requires 10+ years of fundraising experience, strong management, writing, and strategic planning skills, and willingness to travel across the region and nation to build