Giving Specialist, Four Diamonds; Gift Officer

Advancement And Giving Specialist, Four Diamonds

Penn State is currently seeking a frontline fundraising professional in the role of Advancement and Giving Specialist, Four Diamonds to engage donors and prospects as partners in supporting Four Diamonds, THON, and Mini-THON. As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR), 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.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, Children's and Women's Health, this position is based in Hershey, PA.

For full consideration, applicants are asked to include a cover letter and resume/CV along with their application.

The Advancement and Giving Specialist will:

• Engage key constituencies, including faculty and staff, grateful patient families, Penn State alumni, and parents of students participating in THON and Mini-THON, to solicit philanthropic support for research, patient care, and family support programs.
• Partner closely with THON leadership and student volunteers to incorporate students into donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts and strengthen the connection between donors and the Four Diamonds mission.
• Foster collaborative and productive relationships with colleagues throughout the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, Penn State Health, Penn State College of Medicine, and the University community.
• Analyze giving to determine patterns and opportunities for developing sustainable strategies to increase number of donors and number/amount of gifts to support Four Diamonds, THON and Mini-THON.
• Conduct personal visits, both in person and virtually, and execute solicitation strategies through meetings, phone calls, emails, and written correspondence to secure a minimum of $250,000 annually in philanthropic commitments.
• Identify and qualify prospects, schedule donor visits, solicit prospects for increased annual giving commitments ($1,000+), make leadership level asks, move constituents toward annual leadership and major gift solicitation, prepare and submit proposals, steward donors, and record activity and track results.
• Maintain current knowledge of Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital, Penn State College of Medicine, Four Diamonds, and THON in order to effectively communicate the impact of philanthropy and serve as an ambassador for these programs.
• Collaborate with Prospect Tracking and related partners to support portfolio management, reporting, analysis, and progress toward team goals.
• Utilize fundraising database and related systems to record donor interactions, track activity, manage prospect strategies, and evaluate results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills;
• The ability to work effectively with a variety of constituencies, including donors, volunteers, students, patients, faculty, and staff;
• A strong commitment to achieving goals and measurable results;
• Attention to detail and the ability to complete projects within established timelines;
• 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.

This position requires some travel and a flexible work schedule, including some evening and weekend commitments.

DDAR 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree; 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted;
Required

Certifications:

None

Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations

If you believe in the power of higher education—and philanthropy—to shape the public good, you'll excel right here in Penn State's Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR).…