Assistant Director of Development, Nittany Lion Club

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Development, Nittany Lion Club, in supporting Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA), a member of the Big Ten Conference and one of the most comprehensive and successful athletic programs in the country. 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 Assistant Athletic Director of Annual Giving and working closely with, as well as other partners, this Assistant Director of Development will:

• Assist in the development and execution of comprehensive annual fund solicitation strategies, including personal solicitations, cultivation, and stewardship of donors;

• Articulate Penn State's needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, through excellent informal and formal communications;

• Conduct over 190 in-person visits annually with Nittany Lion Club members or prospective members;

• Actively build and develop a prospect pipeline of leadership annual fund donors. Serve as a positive member of the PSU community by participating in university and community activities;

• Assist in marketing, event planning, programming, development, and strategic planning for the Nittany Lion Club;

• Support all donor-related annual giving membership benefit fulfillment, most notably parking-related benefits;

• Assist in coordinating Nittany Lion Club marketing, publications, social media, and online content;

• Coordinate and develop strategies for increased Student Nittany Lion Club participation;

• Support all capital campaigns, planned giving activities, and premium seating projects;

• Provide excellent service to external constituents who support our student-athletes;

• Maintain a culture of rules compliance and institutional control within Intercollegiate Athletics;

• Contribute to the overall success of the PSU Athletics Department and the Nittany Lion Club by willingly performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Annual Giving.

The successful candidate will have:

• A track record of success in securing philanthropic gifts and meeting fundraising goals;

• A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities;

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;

• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills;

• 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.

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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. Learn more about us at raise.psu.edu and explore the success of our most recent campaign at greaterpennstate.psu.edu.

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