Engagement Annual Leadership Gifts Officer

The Pennsylvania State University
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Nov 17, 2024
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Pennsylvania State University is seeking candidates for an Engagement Annual Leadership Gifts (ALG) Officer position. Reporting to the Manager of the Annual Leadership Gifts Program, the Engagement ALG Officers work to provide personalized engagement and giving opportunities for select donor prospect groups by utilizing digital engagement strategies to build relationships, secure philanthropic support, and assist in connecting interested alumni and friends with opportunities for annual leadership, major and planned, and future gifts to Penn State. Typical Duties Prepare correspondence in a professional and timely manner to solicit and steward donors. Manage a portfolio of 700 to 1,000 donor prospects. Updated donor prospect records on a rolling basis to include priority donors with annual or recent giving histories. Establish contact strategies and cadence for regular activities as well as provide special project support for Penn State philanthropic priorities such as THON, One Big Week, Intercollegiate Athletics and Giving Tuesday. Effectively communicate the mission of The Pennsylvania State University and promote a comprehensive understanding of the philanthropic priorities of the University Work in coordination with the Manager of Annual Leadership Gifts to create annual solicitation goals and metrics to ensure effective and inclusive solicitation strategies, including coordinating efforts with the Office of Annual Giving Location The primary location for the role is State College, PA. at the University Park campus. 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. Qualifications This position minimally requires a Bachelor's Degree or higher plus one or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. It's preferred that the successful candidate have: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Microsoft Excel. Proven track record meeting objectives in a high-paced, goal-oriented, and action-driven environments. General familiar with utilizing technology for communication, engagement, and donor stewardship, including platforms like LinkedIn, ThankView, DonorDrive, RNL Engage, Zoom or similar. Experience working in higher education or a similarly complex and dispersed environment is a plus. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help themthrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $51,000.00 - $74,000.00 Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA