Associate Director, Parent and Family Giving

Summary Reporting to the Director, the Associate Director, Parent and Family Giving works to 1) develop and promote giving among Skidmores 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 giving from families of current students and alumni. 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.  Responsibilities Collaboration is very important in this role as the Associate Director works closely with colleagues across Advancement.

Develop philanthropic relationships with an assigned pool of volunteers and prospects (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.

Manage 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 Skidmores efforts.
• Serve as a primary contact for volunteer chair(s).

Assist with logistical operations for the Parent and Family Council including but limited to :

Assist with the Senior Family Project fundraising effort including but not limited to :

5% of duties as needed / assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

Education :  Bachelors degree required

Experience :  5+ 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.

The Associate Director will work in the Office of Advancement, is eligible for flex-time and remote days,  and is required to travel throughout the year on a regular basis. Must be able to work nights and weekends.

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

Required documents needed to apply :

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.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position