Associate Director, Parent and Family Giving

Summary Reporting to the Director, the Associate Director, Parent and Family Giving works to 1) develop and promote giving among Skidmore's current and past parents and families by developing productive philanthropic relationships, 2) manage several programmatic elements, including assisting with the staffing of the Parent and Family Council, an insider volunteer group of 60+ families, and the Senior Family fundraising effort, and 3) 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.
Collaboration is very important in this role as the Associate Director works closely with colleagues across Advancement.
Manage parent and family giving through the Skidmore Fund, including collaborating on solicitation and stewardship planning, working with key volunteers, campus partners, and colleagues to be sure goals are met (currently the financial target is 25% of the $8M+ Skidmore Fund goal).

Focus on meeting goals and project deadlines; 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.
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 including but limited to:

Coordinate two meetings (one on-campus and one virtual) each academic year, including agenda setting, managing logistics, coordinating with campus partners, and overseeing follow-up.
Manage members' volunteer interests, finding ways to sync them with needs across campus in Admissions, Career Development, fundraising, and in the classroom.
Assist with the Senior Family Project fundraising effort including but not limited to:

Help to identify and recruit volunteer chairs and leadership committee in partnership with Director and Prospect Development.
Partner with the Associate Director, Skidmore Fund Direct Marketing to create a direct marketing plan (print, email, web, and social media).
Bachelor's degree required
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 confidence and confidential material is a must
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.
Required documents needed to apply:

On-line application
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