Job Description

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SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Parent Giving, the Parent Giving Officer is a frontline fundraiser responsible for securing five, six, and seven figure gift commitments to advance the strategic priorities of the University of Richmond. This role manages a portfolio of rated parent prospects with major-gift capacity, cultivates and sustains membership in the President’s Parent Leadership Council (PPLC), and contributes to broader Parent Giving initiatives. This position also plans and manages Welcome to the Web events.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Minimal physical effort required
• Minimal exposure to physical risk
• Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with extended hours as necessary
• Seasonal, evening, and weekend work will be periodically required throughout the year (e.g. Family Weekend, PPLC programs, Welcome to the Web events, Homecoming, Reunion, etc.)
• Frequent travel is expected

QUALIFICATIONS:        

Knowledge, skills & ability:  

• Demonstrated record of soliciting and closing five and six-figure philanthropic gifts.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, demonstrate an understanding of the ethical principles associated with working in development, and to use discretion in interactions with members of the University of Richmond community.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, along with the ability to work with diverse internal and external constituencies.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team environment with a high degree of collegiality; honesty and transparency are two other important abilities.
• Strong written, communication, organizational, and analytical skills as well as a sense of humor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of four to six years of experience in fundraising or equivalent years of experience with a proven track record of success.
• Higher education fundraising experience is preferred.

SALARY STRUCTURE:

• Salary Range begins at: $77,854 to $121,659 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Job title will be commensurate with experience (Assistant Director, Associate Director, or Sr. Associate Director -of Parent Giving).
• This position is based onsite at the University of Richmond. While primarily in-person, there may be opportunities for a hybrid work arrangement depending on departmental needs and individual performance.