Philanthropic Advisor Parent Engagement

Philanthropic Advisor for Parent Engagement

Philanthropic Advisor for Parent Engagement

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Development, the Philanthropic Advisor - Parent Engagement will develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure support from a portfolio of approximately 100+ leadership parent and family prospects. They will support the college’s top priorities and fundraising initiatives, focusing on strategy for parent and family fundraising, communications, and engagement programs through a donor-oriented model for sustained success.

The advisor will encourage new ideas, foster interaction and teamwork, and promote integration across HMC’s community in preparing for the college’s most aspirational and fundraising trajectory.

The ideal candidate will excel at building productive relationships with diverse constituents, including parents, alumni and friends of the college. Proven experience in cultivating and soliciting gifts of $50,000+ over five years is essential, with campaign experience being highly desirable. The philanthropic advisor should be well-versed in all fundraising concepts and demonstrate a strong command of industry standards and procedures. This role requires sound judgment and the ability to work independently to achieve annual goals while developing a sustainable donor pipeline.

• Family Partners Circle:
  Growth and Management
• Serve as the primary strategist and relationship manager for the Family Partners Circle (FPC) in collaboration with Philanthropic Advisors, Alumni and Family Engagement, and Communications and Marketing
• Lead FPC’s strategic growth and management by developing and executing initiatives to recruit, attract, engage, retain, and inspire philanthropic investment from Harvey Mudd parents and family network.
• Build relationships with current and prospective members, create compelling opportunities for involvement, and strengthen the culture of philanthropy among families to expand participation and deepen support over time. Set sights and achieve annual fundraising goals and performance metrics. Craft proposals and prioritize solicitations.
• In partnership with the Alumni and Family Engagement, Office of Signature Events, and Donor Relations organize two dynamic FPC meetings annually.
• Coordinate parent and family participation across key institutional programs, including Orientation, Family Weekend, Summer Welcomes, and the Admitted Students Program, creating opportunities for connection, involvement, and philanthropy.
• Engage families in the life of the college through events, volunteer opportunities, student experiences, and tailored communications.
• Foster relationships with assigned prospects through in-person meetings, written communications, and digital channels while employing a donor-centric approach.
• Formulate creative cultivation plans for the Family Partners Circle, successful solicitation strategies, and effective stewardship efforts to maximize parent and family engagement and support for the college’s mission.
• Rely on experience in the field and remain current with evolving trends in philanthropy.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all functional areas within the Advancement division and key offices and partners across campus, including Advancement, the President’s Office, the Dean of Faculty Office, Admission, Financial Aid, Student Affairs, Financial Affairs, Communications & Marketing, academic departments and centers, and Career Services, to coordinate and amplify parent engagement opportunities. Proactively work to understand and maintain an in-depth knowledge of HMC programs.
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