Associate Director of Development – Parent and Family Philanthropy

Rice University•Houston, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of Development – Parent and Family Philanthropy is an integral member of the Parent and Family Philanthropy team in the Development and Alumni Relations division (DAR) at Rice University. Working closely with the Senior Director, Parent and Family Philanthropy, the Associate Director of Development will play a key role in the execution and assessment of programming and events that drive parent philanthropy, including, but not limited to, a Parents Council. The Associate Director of Development will also assist with the drafting of briefing packets and other internal collateral as well as external communications. They will work closely with the parent engagement team in Alumni Relations to ensure execution of DAR’s overall parent strategy. The Associate Director of Development will also be responsible for analyzing parent data to help with list reviews and leadership travel. To that end, they will work with internal partners in Development and Alumni Relations, including directors of development based in schools, unit development professionals, colleagues on the communications, events, stewardship, research, development services, alumni engagement, and annual giving teams, as well as staff and faculty partners on campus. The successful Associate Director of Development will be a proactive and collaborative member of this dynamic team as Rice builds on its success. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial and focused fundraiser and program manager who is successful in engaging high-capacity prospects in ways that lead to DAR closing significant gifts from parents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Three or more (3+) years of successful program management or equivalent experience and exposure to development fundamentals
Experience developing and assessing donor programming
Event experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong data analysis skills
Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Good organizational and time management skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
Attention to detail and ability to quickly understand and remember details about alumni/donors and projects to which they are assigned

Nice To Haves

Five years of the experience specified above and fundraising experience with an institution of higher education or non-profit organization
Experience working on a capital campaign
Strong familiarity with fundraising database software to ensure accurate documentation of development activity
Appreciation for and/or connection to Rice University, its mission, history and unique focus on undergraduate liberal arts education and research
Curious nature and interest in lifelong learning
Desire and ability to innovate and implement dynamic change, to exceed goals and to build consensus among colleagues
Strong familiarity with fundraising CRMs and other databases to ensure accurate documentation of development activity

Responsibilities

Identifies fundraising priorities and works with directors to devise plans and strategies to accomplish goals
Works collaboratively with development colleagues in support of fundraising initiatives
Collaborates on development-related communications and events
Supports the development, execution, and ongoing assessment of departmental engagement strategies
Performs all other duties as assigned
Occasional weekend and evening work hours are required
Requires contact with all areas of the university in person, in meetings, in writing and by telephone
Requires personal contact outside the university with a wide range of donors