Gift Officer

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work with the AVP to establish measurable goals to drive fundraising results that are both aspirational and achievable.
• Manage, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of major l gift prospects and achieve fundraising targets as determined by the AVP and the President of the College.
• Assist in the planning and execution of annual fund strategies including, but not limited to, direct mail solicitation and the use of push technology and social media to engage prospects and donors.
• Help ensure the success of the College’s special events as an active participant in planning, soliciting support and executing such events.
• Develop strong positive relationships with the college community to assist in establishing the Advancement Office as the major resource and coordinator of all fundraising.
• Responsible for helping in the creation and execution of an alumni engagement strategy, that builds connections within and between students.
• Keeps up to date on trends related to alumni engagement, corporate philanthropy, and higher education partnerships, and provides expertise to campus partners and staff.
• Help develop innovative solutions to deepen alumni and corporate connections, engage others and create robust external relationships.
• Ensures campus awareness of alumni and corporate engagement vision, programs and impact.
• Other responsibilities, as assigned.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Exceptional relationship building and influencing skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional reasoning, problem-solving and analytical skills, including an ability to translate ideas and concepts into clear, actionable steps.
• Superb organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently as well collaboratively with team members.
• Ability to serve as an insightful, collaborative partner to the Associate Vice President and others across the College campus in an effort to lead, support, and strengthen all fundraising initiatives.
• Strong and proven written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact and collaborate with varied constituencies in a professional manner.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two to three years of demonstrated success in fundraising.
• Working knowledge of the various social media and technology platforms used in an academic office setting; familiarity and experience using Raiser's Edge an added plus.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, April 8, 2025. No phone calls, please.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9d114fa5-887f-4687-9b71-ee538589a4bb&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=549063&lang=en_US&source=CC2

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.