Digital Gift Planning Officer, Office of Gift Planning; OGP

** POSITION SPECIFICS
** Penn State is currently seeking a Digital Gift Planning Officer to support the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR) in the Office of Gift Planning (OGP). As a member of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, 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 Director of Gift Planning and working closely with other fundraising units, as well as other partners, this Gift Planning Officer will:
* Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values through excellent informal and formal communications
* Assist in the evolution of the OGP’s efforts to generate, evaluate, cultivate, and solicit leads through marketing initiatives by leveraging technology
* Coordinate with internal partners and external vendors on the OGP’s marketing effort
* Assist in the development and production of communication tools, proposals and reports
* Manage leads tracking and analyzing results to evaluate success of marketing initiatives and recommend enhancements to marketing to improve impact
* Manage assessment and coordination of cultivation with OGP colleagues
* Evaluate and recommend additional methods for prospect engagement and stewardship
* Coordinate efforts, as needed, with Colleges, Campuses, and Units as well as central Development offices
* Coordinate OGP stewardship of Atherton Society members including working with internal partners on stewardship events and placing thank you calls to current Atherton Society members
* Solicit and close technically simple and straightforward bequests
* Research prospects and develop strategies to move prospects to become donors through identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
* Match University strengths and programs with donor interests and capabilities

The successful candidate will also have:
* Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills
* The ability to create and maintain an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and colleagues
* Familiarity with planned giving vehicles, tax laws regarding charitable giving, and donor tracking software is preferred
* Proficient in Microsoft Suite and virtual meeting technology (e.g., Zoom)
* 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  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 Degree1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required

Certifications:

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** 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). Our organization includes more than 500 professionals engaging a community of more than 800,000 alumni who believe in the power of giving back. Across our interdisciplinary teams of fundraisers, alumni relations professionals, communicators, event planners, financial experts, and more, there is a place for you to make a difference in the lives of students and faculty while taking your own career to new heights.

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