Associate Director, Parent and Family Giving at Skidmore College

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 effort for parent and family giving. 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Associate Director manages 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; demonstrate an ability to anticipate challenges and adjust schedules accordingly. 
• 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.
• Identify, recruit, train, mentor, and support a team of fundraising volunteers.
• Analyze data, trends, and best practices to strengthen and grow Skidmore’s efforts.
• Serve as a primary contact for volunteer chair(s)

Develop philanthropic relationships with an assigned pool of prospects and volunteers (75+)

Maintain and execute appropriate strategies throughout the donor engagement cycle, for each prospect/donor in assigned portfolio.

Solicit gifts within a $10-50,000+ range to assist meeting annual Parent and Family fundraising goals. 

Assist with logistical operations for the Parent and Family Council including but not limited to:

• Oversee the recruitment process of 60+ members in collaboration with the Director, Parent and Family Giving and Advancement partners.  
• 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.
• Along with the Director, serve as a contact for the chairs.
• 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:

• Identify and recruit volunteer chairs and leadership committee in partnership with Director and Prospect Development. 
• Collaborate to ensure Senior Family fundraising effort meets or exceeds annual goals. Focus on developing solicitation and stewardship plan, and working closely with colleagues – including Major Gift Officers who manage related prospects. 
• Work with the chairs and leadership committee as needed.
• Partner with the Associate Director, Skidmore Fund Direct Marketing to create a direct marketing plan (print, email, web, and social media). 
• Report accurate and timely results. 
• Work with Alumni Engagement on Commencement “Brick Ceremony” and breakfast at SPAC.

5% of duties as needed/assigned

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required

EXPERIENCE: 5-7 years of increasing, directly related or applicable experience.

Fundraising within a higher ed or non-profit setting. Recruiting, developing, and motivating volunteers.  Willingness to personally develop philanthropic relationships with prospective donors and volunteers.

• 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   
• Combination of major and annual giving experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Works well with varied constituents, including alumni, parents, friends, senior leadership, and staff. 

Pay range: $65,000 - $80,000

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

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