Penn State University
Annual Giving Specialist (Assistant Director, Student Philanthropy)
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- Serve as the advisor to the Student Philanthropy Network student organization; regularly meeting with the leadership of the programs.
- Attend and help organize student philanthropy events and education opportunities – both large and small – for the student body.
- Organize and lead the Class Gift selection process, working with student leadership to develop fundraising and marketing strategies for the campaign.
- Implement the student components of GivingTuesday. This includes engaging student organizations in fundraising campaigns and identifying student social media ambassadors to promote philanthropy engagement/involvement among their peers.
- Determine strategies for student philanthropy programming to educate, engage, and excite current students about the importance and impact of giving.
- Creating and providing resources and materials to promote awareness of the role and the importance of philanthropy at Penn State.
- Serving as an ambassador for Let’s Grow State and educating student peers and organizations on crowdfunding.
- Develop reporting tools for student giving and philanthropy initiatives, analyzing trends and identifying areas of growth
- Collaborate within the division on incorporating students in initiatives and projects.
- Participate in Digital Engagement Team strategy development, planning, and execution of University-wide fundraising initiatives throughout the fiscal year.
- Utilize strong communication skills to articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- An evident interest, knowledge, and skills to successfully advise a student-led organization.
- A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team.
- A commitment to professional development, learning, and being a mentor.
- Strong facilitation, presentation, writing, and interpersonal skills
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Our Current Opportunity in The Division of Development and Alumni Relations, Annual Giving
Following the record-breaking success of A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence—the University’s recently concluded $2.2 billion fundraising campaign, Penn State’s Office of Annual Giving is looking for an Annual Giving Specialist to support the next chapter of philanthropy within the Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Annual Giving and working closely with key internal and external partners, this Annual Giving Specialist will:
The position typically requires a bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior philanthropic experience is highly desired. This is an entry level position and great for recent graduates, early-career fundraisers, or those who enjoy working with students. The successful candidate will also have:
The Division of Development and Alumni Relations is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
Additional requirements include occasional evenings and weekends, operation of a motor vehicle as part of the position’s duties, and a valid driver's license.
Penn State’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations
As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations Development, you can play an integral role in Penn State’s future and contribute to one of the most successful fundraising and alumni relations operations in the country. We’re looking for leaders who believe in the power of higher education—and philanthropy—to shape the public good. Learn more about the Division of Development and Alumni Relations at raise.psu.edu and explore the success of our most recent campaign at greaterpennstate.psu.edu
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: psu.edu/this-is-penn-state
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: equity.psu.edu/diversity-resources
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: statecollegepa.us and statecollege.com
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
University Park, PAPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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 applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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