We do development right.
At Penn State’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DDAR), everyone matters. As a member of the team, you can play an integral role in one of the most respected and successful fundraising operations in the country. Our frontline fundraisers come to us not only from the higher education and nonprofit sectors, but also from the worlds of business, law, and other fields, bringing diverse experiences and insights to the conversation.
And once you’ve put down roots, we help you grow. DDAR offers trainings and seminars on everything from proposal writing to stewardship to make sure you’re continuing to learn and progress professionally. We also have an extensive mentoring program to help build relationships between our senior leadership and development team members at every stage of their careers. We want everyone to feel valued and respected, and we want to give you the tools to improve your performance and contribute to your success.
When Penn State concluded A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence in 2022, it was one of only fifteen universities nationwide to have raised more than $1 billion in three or more campaigns. The professionalism and expertise of our major gifts team set the standard in the field.
The outstanding team in Penn State’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations is unparalleled in higher education advancement. Our strength lies in the breadth of talents we possess, the range of backgrounds we represent, and our shared dedication to supporting one another and the University’s mission. I hope you’ll choose to pursue excellence and evolution—for yourself and for our institution—as part of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations.
Talent management and acquisition at Penn State
The Division of Development and Alumni Relations Talent Team is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and coordinated strategy to recruit, select, develop, and retain exceptional advancement professionals. Partnering extensively with key leaders throughout the Division of Development and Alumni Relations to identify and plan for current and future talent needs, we embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all employees to help them thrive.