Senior Director of Individual Giving

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The client is seeking a Parent Philanthropy Officer who will play a key role in engaging the parents and families of current and former students as philanthropic partners. This position involves acting as a frontline fundraiser for major gifts from high-capacity parent prospects, fostering relationships through strategic engagement, personalized stewardship, and creating customized giving opportunities. As part of the Individual Giving team, the Parent Philanthropy Officer will contribute significantly to promoting a culture of philanthropy among parents and families, strengthening their ties to the institution, and supporting the clients fundraising priorities and campaign goals.

Collaboration with the Director of Parent and Family Engagement is essential to ensure families have a meaningful and seamless experience.andlt;/pandgt; andlt;pandgt;
The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, building lasting relationships that align families with the clients strategic priorities and inspiring meaningful investments in its future. The client is a selective liberal arts and engineering institution with a significant endowment, known for its vibrant, inclusive community and beautiful campus. Their faculty and staff encourage students to step beyond the familiar and engage deeply in intellectual pursuits, while the client prepares for its bicentennial celebration.

With more than 2,700 students from various states and countries, the client offers transformative educational experiences across liberal arts, engineering, and interdisciplinary studies, fostering intellectual inquiry and personal growth in a diverse environment.andlt;/pandgt; andlt;pandgt;
This role presents the opportunity to lead a thriving parent philanthropy program, including serving as the staff lead for the Parents Council, one of the clients most engaged volunteer groups. It emphasizes the collaborative spirit and extraordinary role that parents play in shaping the clients future. The opportunity to deepen family engagement comes at a dynamic period of institutional growth, where the Parent Philanthropy Officer can propel the institution forward by leveraging the pride, energy, and generosity of the families.andlt;/pandgt;