Penn State is currently seeking a top frontline fundraiser in the role of Director of Medical Development to engage alumni and friends as partners in supporting Penn State Health and the College of Medicine (PSH/COM). 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.

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.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development for Penn State Health and the College of Medicine  and working closely with the campus’ leadership, as well as other partners and central development offices, this Director of Major Gifts will:

  • Supervise embedded directors for the Corporate Engagement Center and Foundation Relations and provide strategy for the growth of corporate and foundation fundraising  while maintaining a personal portfolio of corporations, foundations and individual donors as they relate to Penn State Health and the Penn State College of Medicine;
  • Articulate Penn State’s needs, ambitions, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, through excellent informal and formal communications, including email, phone, in-person or virtual meetings and submission of LOIs and proposals;
  • Develop annual goals, plans, and budgets for a comprehensive, strategy-driven fundraising program;
  • Prepare briefing materials, coordinate meetings (virtual or in-person) between potential donors/partners and PSH/COM leadership, deans, department heads, principal investigators, faculty, and development colleagues;
  • Work closely and proactively with the Penn State College of Medicine Office of Research Affairs
  • Proactively employ databases and coordinate with Prospect Research and Analytics to identify emerging funders and develop funding strategies for existing partners and maintain a robust prospect pool aligned with University priorities;
  • Understand sponsored research and philanthropic grant policies, procedures and best practices and ensure compliance with approved practices for online portal submission and review of terms and conditions;
  • Prepare and deliver information on specific funding opportunities and program interests;
  • Serve as an ambassador for PSH/COM and its priorities and values.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher plus six years of work-related experience. Preference will be given to an individual with management experience. The successful candidate will also have:

  • Track record of success in securing corporate, foundation, and individual support and meeting fundraising goals;
  • Dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities;
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
  • Demonstrated ability to build internal and external relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of academic medicine, healthcare, university and external representatives to effectively complete complex work assignments, review progress, and evaluate results;
  • A passion for higher education and healthcare as well as an understanding of or willingness to learn about and ability to operate large complex institutions;
  • Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills;
  • A Commitment to professional development, learning, collaboration, and being mentored;
  • Proven ability to self-motivate and work independently and as part of a team.

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, as well as the following: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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.

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 700,000 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.

Building a Career and a Life at Penn State

Across twenty-four campuses and an online World Campus, our 100,000 students and 17,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom—it’s the positive impact made on communities across the globe. Penn State consistently ranks among the top academic and research universities in the world: psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/facts-and-rankings

Penn State is a diverse and exciting institution that embraces individual uniqueness, fosters a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engages all individuals to help them thrive: equity.psu.edu

This position is based at Penn State Health and the College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. With proximity to New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and other major metropolitan centers, and with strong ties to Penn State’s University Park campus, located less than two hours away, Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine connects central Pennsylvania with world-class medical care, research, and education. Known to residents and visitors as “the Sweetest Place on Earth,” the city of Hershey is still home to the chocolate company created by Milton S. Hershey, and thousands of families each year enjoy the fun of Hershey Park, with its more than seventy rides and attractions. Hershey also welcomes avid golfers to four world-class courses, and the area offers a range of outdoor activities, including fishing and biking. Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is just thirteen miles from the center of Pennsylvania’s state government in Harrisburg, ranked as one of the top cities in the country to raise a family. To discover why residents love our region, please visit:  http://visithersheyharrisburg.org

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