Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving

Penn State University•University Park, IL

5d•$54,060 - $78,444

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving strategically assists the Office of University Development and the Nittany Lion Club in their efforts to encourage and increase participation and annual support of funds for the University and Penn State Athletics. This role facilitates, manages, and promotes alumni relations and development programs to benefit the campus or unit and its surrounding communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute plans for evaluation, cultivation, and solicitation of a portfolio of prospects for annual gifts; travel to visit donors
Establish, implement, and evaluate plans to solicit philanthropic support
Assess, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of higher gifts prospects
Promote a broad understanding of the philanthropic priorities of the university to academic leadership, volunteers, alumni, and employees
Manage and prepare proposal, solicitation, and cultivation materials
Collate and interpret available data research to develop relationships with potential donors
Build and maintain relationships with volunteers, donors, committees, alumni, and boards
Partner with campus or unit representatives to provide award and recognition events, alumni reunions, and advisory board meetings
Manage and conduct selected fundraising activities, including direct mail, telemarketing, e-communications, personal solicitations, and event planning as assigned
May assume duties of office operations and supervise staff, if necessary