Job Description:

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 coordination of the Parents Executive Committee and the Parents Leadership Council. Additionally, this role will provide an advanced level of direct administrative support to the senior director. The position will assist in advancing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship goals of the director for major and principal-level families.

This position requires a personable, energetic individual who is eager to contribute through excellent interpersonal communication, written communication, and project management skills.

Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• 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 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

• Must have a degree of computer proficiency and Information Management Skills to carry out the major responsibilities of this position.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Brown experience preferred.

• Knowledge of event planning with a focus on philanthropy.

• Knowledge of Blackbaud preferred

Job Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in programming, communications, and strategy.

• Strong interpersonal, communications, management, and motivational skills; must be a “self-starter”, with the ability to work independently and also as a member of a collaborative team.

• An ability to demonstrate decisiveness, trustworthiness, confidentiality, and discretion while dealing with a wide array of University constituencies.

• Communicate the University’s priorities to a broad range of constituents, including Corporation members and major and principal gift prospects.

• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills as well as proofreading ability are required; must be able to communicate with a varied University constituency.

• Proficiency with social media and emerging technologies.

  Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here (https://www.brown.edu/a-z/benefits-working-brown) .

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-07-10

Job Posting Title:

Parent Giving and Engagement Officer

Department:

Advancement

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer (https://go.brown.edu/equal-employment-opportunity) , Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.