Associate Director, Parent and Family Giving

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, manage programmatic elements such as the Parent and Family Council and Senior Family fundraising effort, and oversee the Skidmore Fund giving from families of current students and alumni. Duties include developing 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: work 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 $10–50,000+ range to assist meeting annual Parent and Family fundraising goals. Manage parent and family giving through the Skidmore Fund—collaborating on solicitation and stewardship planning, working with key volunteers, campus partners, and colleagues to meet financial targets (currently 25% of the $8M+ Skidmore Fund goal). Focus on meeting goals and project deadlines; anticipate challenges and adjust schedules accordingly. Collaborate with the Associate Director, Skidmore Fund Direct Marketing to create a direct marketing plan (print and electronic appeals, social media) that ties into the overall Skidmore Fund direct marketing program. 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 chair(s). Assist with logistical operations for the Parent and Family Council: oversee recruitment of 60+ members, coordinate two meetings annually (one on campus, one virtual) including agenda setting and logistics, serve as a contact for chairs, manage members’ volunteer interests to sync with campus needs. Assist with the Senior Family Project fundraising effort: identify and recruit volunteer chairs and leadership committee, collaborate to meet or exceed annual goals, work with chairs and leadership committee as needed, create direct marketing plan (print, email, web, social media), report accurate results, partner with Alumni Engagement on Commencement ‘Brick Ceremony’ and breakfast at SPAC. Complete 5% of duties as needed/assigned. Qualifications and Competencies Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Experience: 5+ years of increasing, directly related or applicable experience in fundraising within a higher‑ed or non‑profit 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, decision making, and 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 Online 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. No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr