Associate Director of Parent Engagement and Philanthropy
Associate Director of Parent Engagement and Philanthropy
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Job Description:
Fairfield University is seeking a dynamic Associate Director of Parent Engagement and Philanthropy to join its successful University Advancement fundraising team.
Reporting to the Director of the Office of Parent Engagement and Philanthropy (OPEP) the Associate Director is responsible for cultivating a culture of philanthropy among current and former parents at Fairfield University through visits communications and events. This position will be responsible for achieving agreed upon revenue goals and other metrics. The Associate Director will manage a portfolio of parent prospects and solicit and close gifts for the Parents Leadership Council (PLC; $5000 the Executive PLC $25000 and major gifts $50000. The Associate Director will work withthe Assistant Director OPEP and the Annual Giving Team to provide guidance in crafting messaging to inspire parents to donate to The Parents Fund including assisting in the development of the Honor Your Graduate appeal and other special appeals.
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Achieve annual dollar and participation goals for personal portfolio as well as assist the department in achieving Parents Fund and other fundraising goals including new PLC and Executive PLC members.
Engage parent prospects in University life to inspire support through speaking opportunities with students hosting events and providing internship jobs and mentorships.
Develop and execute strategy for the onboarding and stewardship of PLC members and create triannual PLC specific newsletter. Plan PLC cultivation welcome events in spring and fall in targeted cities.
Collaborate with Assistant Director to create and implement annual fundraising appeals and messaging including the Parent and Family Challenge and Stagiving Day in a thoughtful and purposeful way that resonates for the donor and benefits the University.
Productive and collegial collaboration with colleagues across the Development Office and campus departments to plan parent specific special events.
Manage personal portfolio of current parents and move them through the qualification cultivation solicitation and stewardship stages.
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Recruit Parent Ambassadors with assistance from the Assistant Director to be successful in their efforts to support fundraising goals during the two Challenges
Attend Parent Receptions in key cities when appropriate. If applicable recommend hosts for these events.
Participate and assist in planning of key events at which Parents PLC members and Parent Ambassadors are present such as Challenge textathons local and regional events such as Moms Brunches Parent Welcome events Orientation Summer Send Offs Out of Region Reception PLC Breakfast and the PLC Spring Experience.
Work closely with the Assistant Director to insure timely distribution of quarterly Parent Newsletter and daily monitoring of parents@ account.
Maintain timely acknowledgement of parent gifts.
Develop new and innovative stewardship options for parent donors including the creation of videos with the help of the media Department and the student body.
3 years of fundraising experience and volunteer management; ideally in an academic setting.
Skills and Abilities Required
Must have demonstrated experience soliciting and closing gifts at the $5000 level and meeting/exceeding revenue goals.
Must be highly organized detailed oriented and able to competently and efficiently in a multitask environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical skills including the ability to analyze annual giving data to inform strategy.
Good judgement and the ability to handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion.
Commitment to the mission and goals of Fairfield University.
An ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment.
Familiarity with standard fundraising technology and a high comfort level using technology to communicate and share information.
Bachelors degree required
Other
Must be willing to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
Category:
Advancement AdminPerforms such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
*Disclaimer
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