Strategic Leader, Major Gifts & Alumni Relations

Penn State University; University Park (IL); In loco; USD 131.000 - 202.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Penn State University, based at University Park, PA, seeks a Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations to lead the College of Agricultural Sciences fundraising and alumni relations. You will oversee major gifts, develop strategy, and manage a diverse team to advance priorities across national and regional prospects.

Reporting to the AVP and collaborating with college leadership, you will travel extensively to cultivate relationships, drive fundraising metrics, and expand engagement

Competenze

• Track record of securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with high-net-worth audiences.
• Ability to foster inclusive environments for students and colleagues.
• Experience leading goal-driven teams and planning development strategies.
• Impeccable writing and presentation skills; proficient with technologies.
• Passion for higher education and understanding of complex institutions.
• Commitment to professional development and mentoring.

Mansioni

• Articulate needs and case for support through proposals.
• Identify and cultivate a pipeline of prospects for major gifts.
• Supervise and mentor fundraising, alumni relations, and admin staff.
• Develop annual goals, plans, and budgets for fundraising programs.
• Recruit volunteers and define meaningful roles in fundraising.
• Manage a portfolio of top prospects and plan solicitation strategies.
• Travel regionally and nationally to advance fundraising goals.
• Serve as an ambassador for the college and its priorities.

Conoscenze

Fundraising leadership

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Excellent written & verbal comms

Prospect pipeline development

Budgeting and goal setting

Travel readiness

Stakeholder engagement

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Penn State University, based at University Park, PA, seeks a Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations to lead the College of Agricultural Sciences fundraising and alumni relations. You will oversee major gifts, develop strategy, and manage a diverse team to advance priorities across national and regional prospects.

Reporting to the AVP and collaborating with college leadership, you will travel extensively to cultivate relationships, drive fundraising metrics, and expand engagement