Loretta Fox

About Loretta Fox

I serve as a gift officer in the Leadership Giving department at Gettysburg College, where I focus on fostering meaningful relationships and securing philanthropic support. Before my role at Gettysburg, I worked at Penn State University in Development and Alumni Relations within the College of Engineering, where I gained valuable experience in fundraising, relationship building, and working with volunteers. I completed a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Penn State, with a concentration in Public Budgeting and Financial Management. Additionally, during the work for my master\'s degree, I earned certificates in Nonprofit Management and Human Resources. My academic journey also includes a Bachelor of Science in Business from Penn State Altoona, with a focus in Marketing and Management, and a minor in Entrepreneurship.During my time at Penn State, I was actively involved in the Sheetz Fellows program, a prestigious academic initiative. I served as Vice President from 2013 to 2014 and President from 2014 to 2015, which included participating on the advisory board for the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence. This experience provided me with valuable leadership opportunities and allowed me to engage with business professionals through conferences and mentorship, further honing my skills in entrepreneurship and leadership.I can be reached by email at l••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Major Gifts Officer

   Gettysburg College

   May 2023 — Present

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor's Degree, Business Administrations,- Management and Marketing, and Entrepreneurship minor

  2011 — 2015

• Penn State University

  Graduate Certificate - Non-profit Management

• Penn State University

  Graduate Certificate - Human Resources

• Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School

  Diploma

  2007 — 2011

• Penn State University

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, public budgeting and financial management

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Time Management
• Team Leadership
• Management
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Powerpoint
• Customer Satisfaction
• Microsoft Excel
• Entrepreneurship
• Social Networking
• Teamwork
• Team Building
• Inventory Management
• Microsoft Word
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Event Planning
• Leadership Development
• Logistics
• Project Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Management
• Training
• Strategic Planning
• Negotiation
• Data Entry
• Social Media
• Communication