Assistant Vice President of Parent and Family Giving

The Assistant Vice President of Parent & Family Giving provides strategic leadership for Baylor University's parent and family philanthropy program, building long-term relationships with parents and families and advancing them toward increasingly significant philanthropic engagement. The role provides strategic leadership for the Parent Advisory Council and cultivates a focused portfolio of high-capacity and high-affinity parent families. The Assistant Vice President serves as a strategic voice for parent philanthropy within Advancement and across the university, partnering with Principal Gifts, Regional Development, Academic Units, University leadership, and other campus partners to advance parent and family giving.

The position also provides leadership and direction to Baylor's parent-facing fundraising team, ensuring a coordinated approach to engaging families across their philanthropic journey.

A bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience are required. A master's degree and six years of relevant experience is preferred.

Additional education or experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

A validUS Driver License with a clear driving recordof at least two years is required.

Must be able to travel outside of the state of Texas.

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a focused portfolio of high-capacity and high-affinity parent and family donors, advancing relationships toward increasingly significant philanthropy
• Lead strategic communication and engagement for the Parent Advisory Council and build strong relationships with parents, alumni, university leaders, and campus partners
• Manage a focused portfolio of high-capacity parent families while providing strategy and direction to parent-facing fundraisers and ensuring thoughtful prospect development and movement
• Partner with Principal Gifts, Regional Development, Academic Units, Parent Engagement, University leadership, and other campus partners to advance coordinated parent and family philanthropy aligned with Baylor's priorities
• Establish measurable goals for parent philanthropy and provide leadership, coaching, and accountability for the parent fundraising team, tracking progress toward donor engagement, proposals, meetings, and gift commitments
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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