Inside Higher Ed
Associate Director, Parent and Family Giving
Inside Higher Ed, Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Overview
Associate Director, Parent and Family Giving. Reporting to the Director, the Associate Director, Parent and Family Giving works to develop and promote giving among Skidmore’s current and past parents and families by developing productive philanthropic relationships, manage programmatic elements including staffing the Parent and Family Council (60+ families) and the Senior Family fundraising effort, and oversee the Skidmore Fund giving from families of current students and alumni. For the Fund, duties include developing and implementing overall strategy, setting and meeting key goals and metrics, and collaborating with the Associate Director, Skidmore Fund Direct Marketing on direct marketing including print, electronic, and social media materials.
Responsibilities
Collaboration is very important in this role as the Associate Director works closely with colleagues across Advancement. Develop philanthropic relationships with an assigned pool of volunteers and prospects (75+). Maintain and execute appropriate strategies throughout the donor engagement cycle for each prospect/donor in the assigned portfolio. Solicit gifts within a $10,000 to $50,000+ range to assist in meeting annual Parent and Family fundraising goals. Manage parent and family giving through the Skidmore Fund, including coordinating solicitation and stewardship planning, working with key volunteers, campus partners, and colleagues to meet goals (current financial target: 25% of the $8M+ Skidmore Fund goal). Identify, recruit, train, mentor, and support a team of fundraising volunteers. Analyze data, trends, and best practices to strengthen and grow Skidmore’s efforts. Serve as a primary contact for volunteer chairs. Assist with logistical operations for the Parent and Family Council, including recruitment of 60+ members and coordinating two meetings (one on-campus and one virtual) each academic year, with agenda setting and follow-up. Coordinate with campus partners and chairs to manage volunteer interests across Admissions, Career Development, fundraising, and classroom needs. Assist with the Senior Family Project fundraising, including identifying and recruiting volunteer chairs and leadership committee, and ensuring annual goals are met. Partner with the Associate Director, Skidmore Fund Direct Marketing to create a direct marketing plan (print, email, web, and social media) and report accurate and timely results. Collaborate with Alumni Engagement on Commencement activities such as the “Brick Ceremony” and SPAC breakfast as needed. Travel throughout the year and work some nights and weekends as required.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s degree required Experience : 5+ years of increasing, directly related or applicable experience. Fundraising within a higher education or nonprofit setting. Recruiting, developing, and motivating volunteers. Willingness to personally develop philanthropic relationships with prospective donors and volunteers. Strong interpersonal and volunteer management skills Excellent public speaking, writing, time management, judgment and decision making, and strong computer skills Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality Combination of major and annual giving experience preferred Excellent written and oral communication skills Works well with varied constituents, including alumni, parents, friends, senior leadership, and staff
The Associate Director will work in the Office of Advancement, is eligible for flex-time and remote days, and is required to travel throughout the year on a regular basis. Must be able to work nights and weekends.
Pay range:
$65,000 - $80,000
Required Documents Needed To Apply On-line application Cover Letter Resume List of Three References
EEO STATEMENT
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS. No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position
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Associate Director, Parent and Family Giving. Reporting to the Director, the Associate Director, Parent and Family Giving works to develop and promote giving among Skidmore’s current and past parents and families by developing productive philanthropic relationships, manage programmatic elements including staffing the Parent and Family Council (60+ families) and the Senior Family fundraising effort, and oversee the Skidmore Fund giving from families of current students and alumni. For the Fund, duties include developing and implementing overall strategy, setting and meeting key goals and metrics, and collaborating with the Associate Director, Skidmore Fund Direct Marketing on direct marketing including print, electronic, and social media materials.
Responsibilities
Collaboration is very important in this role as the Associate Director works closely with colleagues across Advancement. Develop philanthropic relationships with an assigned pool of volunteers and prospects (75+). Maintain and execute appropriate strategies throughout the donor engagement cycle for each prospect/donor in the assigned portfolio. Solicit gifts within a $10,000 to $50,000+ range to assist in meeting annual Parent and Family fundraising goals. Manage parent and family giving through the Skidmore Fund, including coordinating solicitation and stewardship planning, working with key volunteers, campus partners, and colleagues to meet goals (current financial target: 25% of the $8M+ Skidmore Fund goal). Identify, recruit, train, mentor, and support a team of fundraising volunteers. Analyze data, trends, and best practices to strengthen and grow Skidmore’s efforts. Serve as a primary contact for volunteer chairs. Assist with logistical operations for the Parent and Family Council, including recruitment of 60+ members and coordinating two meetings (one on-campus and one virtual) each academic year, with agenda setting and follow-up. Coordinate with campus partners and chairs to manage volunteer interests across Admissions, Career Development, fundraising, and classroom needs. Assist with the Senior Family Project fundraising, including identifying and recruiting volunteer chairs and leadership committee, and ensuring annual goals are met. Partner with the Associate Director, Skidmore Fund Direct Marketing to create a direct marketing plan (print, email, web, and social media) and report accurate and timely results. Collaborate with Alumni Engagement on Commencement activities such as the “Brick Ceremony” and SPAC breakfast as needed. Travel throughout the year and work some nights and weekends as required.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s degree required Experience : 5+ years of increasing, directly related or applicable experience. Fundraising within a higher education or nonprofit setting. Recruiting, developing, and motivating volunteers. Willingness to personally develop philanthropic relationships with prospective donors and volunteers. Strong interpersonal and volunteer management skills Excellent public speaking, writing, time management, judgment and decision making, and strong computer skills Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality Combination of major and annual giving experience preferred Excellent written and oral communication skills Works well with varied constituents, including alumni, parents, friends, senior leadership, and staff
The Associate Director will work in the Office of Advancement, is eligible for flex-time and remote days, and is required to travel throughout the year on a regular basis. Must be able to work nights and weekends.
Pay range:
$65,000 - $80,000
Required Documents Needed To Apply On-line application Cover Letter Resume List of Three References
EEO STATEMENT
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS. No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position
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