Managing Director PARENT & FAMILY , Development & Alumni Relations

Managing Director, Parent and Family Engagement & Giving

Overseeing and developing a comprehensive suite of parent‑giving initiatives to foster meaningful relationships with families and enhance philanthropic support.

• Oversee development and management of a robust parent engagement and principal gift program.
• Collaborate with senior Advancement leadership to develop long‑term strategic goals for the parent and family giving program worldwide.
• Design, implement, and manage diverse parent‑giving programs aligned with the

• Develop a framework for parent and family engagement beginning at enrollment and fostering lifelong involvement.
• Engage collaboratively with a wide range of university oAices as a trusted resource and advisor

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with parents, family members, and prospective donors.
• Develop and implement a collaborative process across annual giving, major gifts, principal gifts, and international development to advance fundraising strategy.

• Develop and execute communication strategies that engage parents around giving opportunities and demonstrate impact

• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs and innovate to increase engagement and giving.
• Utilize data and insights to drive decision‑making and enhance program effectiveness.
• Monitor and analyze program metrics and prepare reports on progress and outcomes.
• Implement feedback mechanisms to continuously improve programs and initiatives.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of professionals, fostering collaboration, creativity, accountability, and high performance.
• Provide ongoing training and support in best practices for relationship management and fundraising.
• Motivate staff to achieve optimal results in a fast‑paced, demanding environment.

• Perform effectively in a deadline‑driven, high‑intensity environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of highly privileged information.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, autonomy, and professionalism while sustaining a collegial and collaborative culture

• At least eight years of strong supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to motivate people toward high quality work.
• Track record of principal gift fundraising with a focus on parent or family engagement in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated history of effective performance within demanding, deadline‑driven environments. Must be self‑motivated with a strong work ethic and sense of urgency.
• Ability to engage in high‑level strategic discussions, use judgment in synthesizing complex information and contribute a meaningful analysis of situations and relationships.
• Ability to articulate in both spoken and written words at a very high level, including strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise reporting materials with well‑thought‑out backgrounds, strategies, and message points to advance an agenda.
• Ability to anticipate opportunities and challenges and proactively address concerns and advancing agendas.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to function with diplomacy, lead confidently, and provide strategic vision to advance the goals of DAR and the University.
• Ability to mentor others, both those who are direct reports and those who are colleagues working collaboratively.
• Unwavering commitment to excellence in work product and…