Assistant/Associate Director for Stewardship and Donor Relations

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Following the record-breaking success of A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence—the University’s recently concluded $2.2 billion fundraising campaign—an Assistant/Associate Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations is needed to support the Division of Development and Alumni Relations for Abington campus, as the office builds on this current success, and positions itself to steward current and future donors to greater levels of philanthropic engagement in the future. Penn State Abington, an undergraduate college of 3100 students located in Montgomery County, PA, fifteen miles north of center city Philadelphia, is recruiting a donor-centered, collaborative individual to join the Development and Alumni Relations office as Assistant/Associate Director for Stewardship and Donor Relations. The successful candidate will be Assistant/Associate depending on qualifications and years of experience. http://abington.psu.edu/ 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 and working closely with Abington’s development and alumni relations staff, as well as partners across campus, the Assistant/Associate Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations will: Cultivate, disseminate, and coordinate the donor recognition and stewardship program for Abington College with alumni, friends, and foundations Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, through excellent informal and formal communications Execute the gift acknowledgement process for gifts at all levels (annual to principal) via mail and/or ThankView videos Monitor scholarship and endowment balances, coordinate endowment reporting and the student thank you letter process and liaise with the campus scholarship selection committee and financial aid staff. Provide College level support to ensure consistent achievement of development stewardship metrics, including the monitoring of acknowledgement, spending, and engagement practices across the college. Initiate, plan, manage development’s signature events including our Donor Holiday reception and Scholarship Donor luncheon Initiate, plan, schedule, and lead thoughtful 1:1 meetings between individual and foundation donors and their student scholarship recipients Produce and mail annual impact reports to scholarship and program donors Manage foundation grant reporting Coordinate with campus strategic communications staff to produce strategic stewardship donor profile stories and impact stories for Penn State Abington media channels Serve as staff advisor to the Student Philanthropy Council and supervise student development workers The successful candidate will also have: A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Flexibility, tact, confidence, and strong instincts for protocol and etiquette Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interpret information, ideas, and instructions, and to communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing. A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored Occasional evening and weekend work required This position requires a high level of administrative coordination with College departments, other units, and central development, as well as significant interaction with alumni, donors, friends, and others in a diverse environment. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. 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 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. For consideration, please submit both a cover letter and resume to the hiring manager using Penn State University's online jobs website 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). 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