Associate Director of Development - Parent and Family Philanthropy

Title: Associate Director of Development - Parent and Family Philanthropy

Location: Houston, TX United States

Job Description:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice's culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name - RICE - Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.

Position Summary:

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.

Workplace Requirements:

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

• Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Three or more (3+) years of successful program management or equivalent experience and exposure to development fundamentals

Skills:

• 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

Preferences:

• 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

Essential Functions:

• 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

Additional Functions:

• 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

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Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.