Assistant Director, Parent & Family Giving and Student Life Philanthropy

About the role

The Assistant Director serves under the general direction of the Assistant Vice President, Parent and Family Giving and Student Life Philanthropy. Key responsibilities include conducting sophisticated data analysis, managing donor data, coordinating solicitation strategies, overseeing events, and providing regular analysis and updates.

Responsibilities

• Conducts sophisticated data analysis and benchmarking.
• Manages, analyzes, and maintains data on parents and families; assists in collecting, organizing, and analyzing parent data from multiple stakeholders.
• Coordinates and facilitates the annual Parents Fund solicitation strategy in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Provides regular analysis of the Fund’s progress, growth, and areas for opportunity; adjusts plans accordingly.
• Oversees and implements the Parents Fund and related Parent Giving donor acknowledgments.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to develop annual production plans for Parent & Family Giving and Student Life Philanthropy related projects.
• Coordinates and facilitates crowd-funding initiatives on behalf of the Division of Student Life (e.g., Henfunders).
• Develops and executes Parent & Family Giving and Student Life Philanthropy stewardship initiatives.
• Works in collaboration with internal stakeholders to develop design, budget, message, and general strategy projects.
• Works with campus partners to identify, leverage, and facilitate collaborative strategies and engagement opportunities for prospects and donors (e.g., Blue Hen Family Hub; yield/melt activities).
• Assists with management of volunteers for the Parent & Family Leadership Council.
• Implements standard operating procedures for Council onboarding and stewardship; periodically refines the process for improvement.
• Oversees and analyzes Parent and Family Giving and Student Life Philanthropy team budget.
• Provides monthly, quarterly updates and year-end projections for Assistant Vice President.
• Serves as front-line liaison for Parent and Family Giving and Student Life Philanthropy team for internal and external stakeholders; responsible for coordinating responses from Parents Fund communications.
• Initiates fact-finding to resolve issues or makes necessary referrals.
• Implements and monitors administrative policies, processes, and procedures for the Parent and Family Giving and Student Life Philanthropy team.
• Serves as liaison for the Assistant Vice President regarding proper procedural methods and problem resolution; resolves complex administrative/procedural problems.
• Organizes and streamlines information needed by the Assistant Vice President.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years of fundraising/development, alumni relations, event planning, volunteer management or related experience, preferably in a university environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written, organizational, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use advanced techniques with systems and presentation software.
• Experience in database CRM and social media platforms preferred.
• Commitment to collaborative teamwork and individual accountability.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and cooperative work environment.
• Goal-oriented work ethic and interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions and judgments in keeping with the level of the position.
• Ability to handle sensitive material and information confidentially.