Penn State is seeking an Associate Vice President for Primary Giving to lead fundraising initiatives targeting donors under $100,000. The role requires strategic leadership in planning campaigns, developing donor relationships, and utilizing data-driven strategies to enhance donor engagement and retention
Job Summary
The Associate Vice President will launch and lead an experienced team focused on fundraising for donors under $100,000 at Penn State.
This role requires developing data-driven strategies to engage, solicit, and retain diverse donor groups including alumni, employees, and students.
The successful candidate must collaborate closely with colleges, campuses, and the Alumni Association to align primary giving initiatives with institutional priorities.
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Penn State is seeking an Associate Vice President for Primary Giving to lead fundraising initiatives targeting donors under $100,000. The role requires strategic leadership in planning campaigns, developing donor relationships, and utilizing data-driven strategies to enhance donor engagement and retention.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Senior leadership experience in annual giving
Frontline fundraising in higher education
Data-driven donor engagement strategies
Experience with AI and digital fundraising
Alumni and grateful patient fundraising knowledge
Peer-to-peer and affinity giving strategies
Nice-to-have
Strong executive communications skills
Proven track record of effective change management
Enthusiasm for emerging fundraising technologies
Ability to work in shared governance organization
Commitment to professional development and mentoring
Key Requirements
Senior leadership experience in annual giving
Experience implementing innovative technical solutions like AI