Parent Giving and Engagement Officer

Brown University•Searchlight, NV

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Parent Giving and Engagement Officer is an integral member of the Parent and Family Giving team, which develops programming, events, volunteer opportunities, and communications to maximize the engagement and philanthropy of Brown’s parent community, with a particular focus on non-alumni parents. This individual is responsible for the strategy, development, and execution of engagement events for the philanthropic parent community. This individual will also be responsible for coordinating the Parents Executive Committee and the Parents Leadership Council. Additionally, this role will provide high-level administrative partnership to the Executive Director. The position will assist in advancing the director's cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship goals for major- and principal-level families. This position requires a personable, energetic individual who is eager to contribute through excellent interpersonal and written communication, as well as project management skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in a related field such as fundraising, education, non-profits, and/or marketing.
Strong project/time management skills are essential.
Excellent planning, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Must be detail-oriented, creative, and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with a CRM database, spreadsheet, and word processing applications, including Google Suite, Microsoft Word, and Excel, along with demonstrated comfort in dealing with calendar programs, social media, and emerging technologies.
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as proofreading ability, are required; must be able to communicate with a varied University constituency.
Strong interpersonal and motivational skills; must be a “self-starter”, with the ability to work independently and also as a member of a collaborative team.
Commitment to working in a team environment is essential.

Nice To Haves

Brown experience preferred.
Knowledge of event planning with a focus on philanthropy.
Knowledge of Blackbaud preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategy, development, and execution of engagement events for the philanthropic parent community.
Coordinating the Parents Executive Committee and the Parents Leadership Council.
Providing high-level administrative partnership to the Executive Director.
Assisting in advancing the director's cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship goals for major- and principal-level families.
Communicating the University’s priorities to a broad range of constituents, including Corporation members and major and principal gift prospects.