DDAR Summer Internship

Information Session

November 18, 2015

University Development?

What is it? It’s impact in the U.S. Development at Penn

State

What does Development Support?

Endowments Academic departments Lectureships Program support Research funds College/Campus Scholarship Buildings. This very building

we’re meeting in!

Visibility of Donor Support at Penn State

The Ultimate Penn State Summer Experience Involvement – “Real Work” Networking with Senior Leaders, Donors, Peers Visibility Field Trips – Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Children’s

Hospital 1:1 Coaching Relationship and Tailored Professional

Development Did we mention it’s PAID, PAID, and PAID?

Internship Program

11-Week Full Time Program: 5/16 – 7/30/16

Unit vs. Friday Sessions University Development

Colleges Campuses Central Units

Alumni Association

Katie Fiorillo

Undergraduate: Major in Journalism, Minor in

Entrepreneurship Involved with THON and Empower Orphans

2015 Summer DDAR Internship Corporate and Foundation Relations

Grant writing, corporate campus visits, stewardship

Current: Interning part time with Corporate and

Foundation Relations

Future: Moving to Tanzania, Summer 2016, to work

as the Sponsorship Coordinator and Communications Office for SEGA Girls School

Mary Beth Spang Hometown:

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Undergraduate: Linguistics, Spanish, and English major Involved with Habitat for Humanity, Council of Lionhearts,

and the Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council

2015 DDAR Internship: College of Engineering

Traveling, prospecting, learning about philanthropy @ Penn State

Development Communications Writing, editing, proposals

Current: Assistant Director of Development, College of Education

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward Penn State donors—raising funds for Penn State College of Education student scholarships, programs, and faculty.

Geoff Halberstadt Undergraduate: Undergrad Involvement: THON,

Student Philanthropy Council, Senior Class Gift, & student government

DDAR Summer Internship: 2010 – Internship Unit: Ag Sciences

2011 Penn State alumnus with degrees in Political Science & History

Career at Penn State: Hired by Penn State in October 2011 – 3 years: Assistant Director of Development, 1 year: Associate Director of Development, College of Engineering

Responsibilities: Meet one-on-one with Penn State alumni and

connect alumni, friends, and corporate partners to Engineering and PSU in a meaningful, strategic way

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward Penn State donors. I raise gifts of $50,000 or more for Penn State Engineering student scholarships, program funds, and faculty.

Fun fact: Largest gift I’ve worked on was $1.5M

Beyond the Internship

Penn State University Development—impressive scope, accomplishments and reputation

Internship program is nationally recognized

47% of graduates are working in the field of philanthropy 27% are working here at Penn State-an 11% increase from 2014 to 2015

Near and Far…

More Information

http://www.giveto.psu.edu/internship

How to Apply

Application is live now! Navigate to psu.jobs Select: Division of Development and Alumni Relations InternshipJob ID: #60439

Login and ApplyApplication Deadline: January 3, 2015

TimelineEvent Date

Application Closes January 3First Round Interviews Late January

Second Round Interviews Mid-February Notification of Final Decisions Early March

Start of Internship May 16Celebration/Program Close July 30

“Over and over during my career, I’ve seen philanthropy make the difference between the good and the great. And the support of Penn State’s alumni and friends is putting greatness in reach for our students and our institution.”

-President Eric J. Barron

Questions?