Assistant Director of Annual Leadership Gifts, Nittany Lion Club

## Assistant Director of Annual Leadership Gifts, Nittany Lion Club Apply:
Hybrid:
Penn State University Park:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 21, 2026 (6 days left to apply):
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** POSITION SPECIFICS
** The Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving strategically assists the Office of University Development and the and the Nittany Lion Club in the efforts to encourage and increase participation and annual support of funds for the University and Penn State Athletics; facilitates, manages, and promotes alumni relations and development programs to benefit the campus or unit and its surrounding communities.
* Develop and execute plans for evaluation, cultivation, and solicitation of a portfolio of prospects for annual gifts; travel to visit donors
* Establish, implement, and evaluate plans to solicit philanthropic support
* Assess, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of higher gifts prospects
* Promote a broad understanding of the philanthropic priorities of the university to academic leadership, volunteers, alumni, and employees
* Manage and prepare proposal, solicitation, and cultivation materials
* Collate and interpret available data research to develop relationships with potential donors
* Build and maintain relationships with volunteers, donors, committees, alumni, and boards
* Partner with campus or unit representatives to provide award and recognition events, alumni reunions, and advisory board meetings
* Manage and conduct selected fundraising activities, including direct mail, telemarketing, e-communications, personal solicitations, and event planning as assigned
* May assume duties of office operations and supervise staff, if necessary
** MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
** Bachelor's Degree1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required

Certifications:

None###  
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