Associate Director of Development - Parent and Family Philanthropy

Rice University • Houston, TX

85d • 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 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 drafting briefing packets and other internal collateral, as well as external communications. They will work closely with the annual giving and stewardship teams to ensure execution of the parent strategy. The Associate Director of Development will also be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of donors in Greater Houston with the capacity to make annual gifts in the range of $10,000-$100,000. The Associate Director of Development is a fundraising generalist, soliciting and stewarding gifts benefiting any/all of Rice's schools and programs. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Three years of successful program management or equivalent experience
• Three years of professional fundraising experience with a demonstrated track record of soliciting, closing, and stewarding gifts of $10,000+

Nice To Haves

• Five years of the experience specified above and fundraising experience with an institution of higher education or nonprofit 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, exceed goals, and build consensus among colleagues
• Strong familiarity with fundraising CRMs and other databases to ensure accurate documentation of development activity

Responsibilities

• Maintains a portfolio of gift prospects through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors with an emphasis on leadership gifts and future $100,000+ gifts
• Identifies fundraising priorities and devises 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree