Associate Director, Family Philanthropy - Allentown, United States - Muhlenberg College

Description

The Position:
Associate Director, Family Philanthropy


Job Summary:

The Associate Director, Family Philanthropy will advance the mission of the College by developing and increasing the level of personal involvement and financial commitment of current and former families.

This Associate Director identifies, cultivates and stewards families, including students and extended family members to encourage support to the College across generations.

This position is the staff liaison to the Parents' Council and manages all aspects of the program from invitations to join to bi-annual meetings.

Muhlenberg offers excellent benefits, including eligibility to tuition programs for employees and dependents after two years of service.

Schedule & Benefits:
This is a full-time, year-round position based in Allentown, PA with partial remote work available.

Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, generous holidays (included an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day), vacation (22 days per year), sick leave, paid parental leave, tuition programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, College-provided short-and long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement.

The College & Surrounding Area:
Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, four-year residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs.

Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, business, natural sciences and social sciences; as well as pre-professional programs in law, health and theology; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master's degrees.

As part of eastern Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City.

As the third largest city in the state, and along with neighboring Bethlehem and Easton, the region is home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, and a rich blend of diverse cuisine.

Check out Allentown and Life in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College to learn more.


Characteristics Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all activity related to the fundraising efforts in regards to current and past families.
• Maintain a portfolio of 150 potential major family donors capable of making a leadership gift to the College. This work includes cultivation, solicitation, closing and stewardship of major gifts and HMMS-level Muhlenberg Fund gifts.
• Responsible for all activities related to the Parents' Council, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Develop and maintain a travel schedule resulting in an average of 12 prospect visits a month - a minimum of 135 visits are expected annually.
• Plan, coordinate and manage fall and spring Parents' Council meetings.
• Expand and support a growing, vital and engaged group of parent and family volunteers.
• Work with the Advancement Communication team on developing and coordinating family-specific solicitations and communication, stewardship events and activities.
• Assist the Executive Director, Annual Giving with coordination and personalization of the parent segment in all broad-based appeals.
• Track all relevant key performance Indicators for the Family Philanthropy program.
• Attend and participate in major on-campus College functions, including but not limited to Reunion and Homecoming Weekend, Family Weekend, Honors Convocation, Commencement, Baccalaureate, Opening Convocation, staff phonathons, Day of Giving activities as well as regional alumni & parent events.
• Other duties as assigned in pursuit of the mission of the Advancement organization.

While no one person may possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have many of the following professional experiences and characteristics:



Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum six years of successful experience in philanthropy.
• Excellent skills in communication, analysis, organization, time management and planning.
• Strong analytical and assessment skills required.
• Demonstrated understanding of fundraising techniques, volunteer management, donor relations and stewardship.
• Ability to understand and articulate the role of a small, private liberal arts college.
• An active commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Ability to work in a self-directed fashion while serving as a member of a collaborative development and alumni relations team.
• Experience with face-to-face solicitation.
• Travel (that may require overnight stays) and some night and weekend work are required.
• Satisfactory completion of standard background checks, including but not limited to education verification, driving record, national criminal background checks, and child abuse clearance required.

Preferred

Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education annual giving.
• Previous experience with parent and family giving preferred.

To apply, upload your complete application package as a single PDF document.


A complete application package includes:
1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) separate diversity statement summarizing your professional experiences and commitment to equity and inclusion; and 4) names/contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until the position is filled. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.

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An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education.

Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive community.

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