Director of Development – Parent and Family Philanthropy

Rice University is seeking a Director of Development – Parent and Family Philanthropy to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects within a regional portfolio. The role will focus on parents of current students who have the capacity to make gifts above $100,000, and will also play a role in achieving fundraising goals by developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies, including volunteer management. This is a hybrid position, combining in-office and remote work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience raising leadership gifts at the $50,000+ level with demonstrated success in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts
• Ability to develop and initiate new strategies relevant to donor cultivation/solicitation
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong data analysis skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must possess and maintain valid driver's license

Benefits

• Benefits