Campus/Location:
College of Medicine at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Date Announced:
07/03/2019
Date Closing:
07/10/2019
Job Number:
88962
Level/Salary Band:
02 – K – Exempt
Work Unit:
Division of Development and Alumni Relations
Department:
Major Gifts
Full/Part Time:
Full–Time
As Penn State pursues a fast-paced and focused campaign, A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence, a top frontline fundraiser is needed in the role of Major Gifts Officer to engage alumni and friends as partners in supporting the College of Medicine and the medical enterprise at Penn State. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development at Hershey and working closely with the development team, this Major Gifts Officer will: identify and cultivate a prospect pool of alumni, patients and other key constituencies; plan and execute solicitation strategies leading to major gifts; travel extensively throughout the region and across the country to pursue these strategies and build enduring relationships, tracked to a fixed and appropriately aggressive set of fundraising metrics; articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, through excellent informal and formal communications, including written proposals. Working with the Executive Director, this Major Gifts Officer will develop a prospect list inclusive of, but not limited to, faculty/staff, emeriti faculty, grateful patients and friends. This position may also be assigned a medical center department. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree plus three years of work related experience. The successful candidate will also have: a track record of success in securing gifts and meeting fundraising goals; exemplary interpersonal and communication skills; a proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team; a dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities; a commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
