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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State is currently seeking a frontline fundraiser with strong written communication skills in the role of Assistant Director of Arts Advancement to engage alumni and friends as partners in support the College of Arts and Architecture. As a member of the College of Arts and Architecture and 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.

The University is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are dedicated to fostering an institutional culture supporting the University’s core values, with inclusion being a fundamental strength and an essential element of our public service mission: equity.psu.edu/equity-at-penn-state/resources. The University’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is mirrored in the Division of Development and Alumni Relations’ own ongoing work in these spaces: raise.psu.edu/diversity-equity-and-inclusion.

Charged with developing and implementing strategy for fundraising throughout the College including membership appeals, annual appeals, crowdfunding, and grant writing. This position reports directly to a Director of Arts Advancement, and receives direction from and works closely with the Director of Development and Alumni Relations on college fundraising objectives and priorities.

The Assistant Director of Arts Advancement (Advancement and Giving Specialist II) will

• Develop and execute plans for evaluation, cultivation, and solicitation of prospects for annual gifts; communicate with donors

• Establish, implement, and evaluate plans to solicit philanthropic support

• Assess, cultivate, solicit, and steward gift 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

• Manage and conduct selected fundraising activities, including direct mail, telemarketing, e-communications, personal solicitations, and event planning as assigned

• Implement annual giving, membership, donor acquisition, grant writing, annual appeals, and crowdfunding efforts throughout the College of Arts and Architecture

• Manage processes related to gift/grant tracking and acknowledgment, fundraising communications, as well as analysis and analytics related to fund development.

• Work collaboratively in the fundraising process with colleagues throughout the Division of Development and Alumni Relationns

  This position will be filled as an Advancement and Giving Specialist – Intermediate Professional . This position requires a minimum of a Bachelors Degree and 1+ year(s) of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

The successful candidate will have:

• A track record of success with annual giving and meeting fundraising goals.

• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with diverse communities.

• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team.

• A commitment and passion for the arts and higher education, and an understanding of complex institutions.

• A commitment to advancing equity and belonging for students and communities.

• A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.

Operation of a motor vehicle as part of the position’s duties and a valid driver's license are required. Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check, in addition to standard background checks, is also required.

The College of Arts and Architecture

With academic programs spanning music, theatre, visual arts, graphic design, digital design, art history, architecture, and landscape architecture, the College of Arts and Architecture is a complete arts and design community committed to artistic and scholarly creativity, research, and the preparation of creators and educators whose innovation and industriousness make a positive impact around the world.

We offer a broad array of undergraduate (https://arts.psu.edu/degree-programs/undergraduate-degree-programs) and graduate (https://arts.psu.edu/degree-programs/graduate-degree-programs) programs, as well as numerous ensembles and clubs open to all students regardless of major. The Center for the Performing Arts (https://arts.psu.edu/research-creative/center-for-the-performing-arts) , Palmer Museum of Art (https://arts.psu.edu/facilities/palmer-museum-of-art) , Penn State Centre Stage (https://arts.psu.edu/research-creative/penn-state-centre-stage) , and Penn’s Woods Music Festival (https://arts.psu.edu/research-creative/penns-woods-music-festival) – also part of the college – are key organizations in the area’s thriving cultural landscape, offering performances, exhibitions, and educational outreach programs that are enjoyed by thousands each year. In addition, the college’s research centers and institutes help to foster a vibrant culture of inquiry that promotes excellence within the arts and design disciplines, while at the same time leveraging the potential of a comprehensive research university.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$51,000.00 - $74,000.00

Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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