Director major gifts

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

As Penn State celebrates its record-setting fundraising campaign, A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence , a top frontline fundraiser is needed in the role of Director of Major Gifts to engage parents as partners in supporting Parent Philanthropy.

The University is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a world-class research institution.

We are dedicated to fostering institutional change required to realize a more socially just University and we value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Reporting to the Director of Development for Parent Philanthropy and University Programs, and working closely with partners and central development offices, and based in the Bristol Complex in scenic State College, PA, this Director of Major Gifts will :

• Identify and cultivate a prospect pool of parents


• Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, through excellent informal and formal communications, including written proposals


• Plan and execute solicitation strategies leading to major gifts


• Travel extensively throughout the region and across the country to pursue these strategies and build enduring relationships, tracked to a fixed and appropriately aggressive set of fundraising metrics

This position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher plus five years of work-related experience. The successful candidate will also have :

• A track record of success in securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals


• A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities


• Demonstrated knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education


• Experience working with volunteers and volunteer committees


• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills


• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team


• A passion for higher education and an understanding of complex institutions


• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored

Operation of a motor vehicle as part of the position’s duties and a valid driver's license are required. Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check, in addition to standard background checks, is also required.

Building a Career and a Life at Penn State

Penn State is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education University Rankings, the Center for World University Rankings, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities :

Penn State is also committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a world-class research institution.

We are concerned uniquely with the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more socially just University :

This position is based at the University Park campus, located in State College, Pennsylvania. State College is ranked among the lowest-stress and safest small cities in the country, with excellent public schools, beautiful parks and other natural assets, and a broad range of cultural and athletic events and venues : and

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The ASR is available for review .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Last updated : 2022-10-16