Director of Family Giving and Engagement
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 16, 2024
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
04/15/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1125560
Position Title
Director of Family Giving and Engagement
Department this Position Reports to
Family Giving and Engagement
Hiring Range Minimum
$125,100
Hiring Range Maximum
$153,800
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
Location of Position
Lebanon, NH
41 Centerra parkway
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
This position is responsible for continued execution of a premier Family Giving and Engagement program. Leads Dartmouth College development programs for families (parents, grandparents, etc.), including legacy families, of current and former students capable of making leadership gifts in support of Dartmouth College's institutional priorities. Manages a team of 3-4. Leading by example, the Director will effectively manage a portfolio of prospects and serve as a liaison for development efforts, creating and implementing strategies designed to further loyalty, engagement, and financial support of the College. Sets a personal example of frontline fundraising success, carrying a portfolio of high potential prospects. Serves as a thought partner with senior leadership about ways to engage our most capable families in ways that will lead to transformational philanthropy.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
* Bachelor's degree with eight or more years of fundraising, marketing, or sales experience (or the equivalent), preferably in higher education
* Evidence of successful solicitations at leadership giving level, with gift planning experience
* Strong staff management abilities
* Professional credibility, intellectual depth, maturity, wisdom, and collaborative skills to garner the trust and confidence of the President, academic leaders, senior staff, faculty, Trustees, alumni, volunteers and other key constituents
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent presentation skills; excellent relationship-building skills
* Knowledge of trends in development in the field of philanthropy; context and perspective on benchmarks and performance standards
* Energetic, flexible, adaptable, collaborative and proactive; a leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising and development initiatives
* Demonstrated experience in galvanizing volunteers to the highest levels of satisfaction and performance
* Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities; innovative
* Team player; Collegial and service-oriented
* Tolerance for ambiguity
* Engaging personality and sense of humor
* Well-refined organizational skills; ability to analyze and synthesize data to inform decision making
* Demonstrated initiative and creative energy
* Entrepreneurial skills
* Negotiation and persuasion abilities
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working with parents in educational setting preferred
* Previous parent volunteer experience preferred
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Lesa Knapp
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-1317
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lesa Knapp, Director of Advancement Business Operations
Department Contact's Phone Number
603-646-1317
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
This position is open to a hybrid working arrangement, however, the candidate must be within commuting distance to the campus to attend campus meetings, events, etc.
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/73083
Key Accountabilities
Description
In close partnership with the Associate Vice President for Development, develops an ambitious strategic and operational fundraising plan to meet short and long-term goals for the Family Giving and Engagement program with a keen eye toward the top of the giving pyramid. Develops and leads Family Giving and Engagement infrastructure and solicitation program to support major gift fund raising from parents, grandparents, and legacy families and develops the strategy for a comprehensive engagement program for families (parents, grandparents, etc.) engagement. Coordinates overall strategy for cultivation and solicitation of Principal and Leadership Giving family prospects, managing leadership gift-level families of current and former students, and partnering with the Principal Gifts team on coordinating strategies and next steps with the cohort of Dartmouth's most capable families. Promotes maximum involvement with and giving to Dartmouth, including annual, capital, and planned gifts, from identified portfolio of prospects. Partners with Gift Planning officers to devise an overall strategy for cultivating, soliciting, and stewardship of potential planned gift donors. Ensures stewardship is provided to donors on existing endowment and current-use funds. Provides general oversight for the planning, invitation process and execution of special events on-campus (i.e., Family Weekend and Family Fellows Weekend), off-campus receptions and other programs that involve Principal and Leadership Giving families with high-level institutional representatives. Coordinates strategies and staffing of entire pool of parents and family prospects. Leverages smart use of data to inform decisions and efficiencies. Evaluates existing programs and strategies using research, data, and evaluation tools to propose program changes. Remains current on trends in family giving, strategies and services offered by other non-profits. Performs periodic benchmarking studies of peer institutions to ensure Dartmouth develops and maintains ‘best in class” program. Oversees the Family Giving and Engagement program budget.
Percentage Of Time
25
Description
Develops and implements comprehensive cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for approximately 85-100 families with capacities for gifts in the high six and low seven figure levels. Works both independently and in concert with senior officers, Trustees, other colleagues, and volunteers to implement strategies including direct solicitation of gifts. Qualifies identified prospects through individual visits, advises research department of potential new prospects and assumes specific responsibility for prospect activity. Contributes to research and analysis to determine capacity, inclination, and interests of prospect pools. Devises individualized involvement/engagement strategies for all prospects using a “top-down” approach to ensure that highest rated prospects receive the most attention. Schedules appointments and oversees the preparation of necessary materials, including funding proposals, briefings for senior officers and Trustees and scheduled stewardship reports, for all assigned prospects utilizing campus resources. Identifies prospects to participate in specific events, committees, or other programs that promote the cultivation process. Responds quickly and effectively to strategic opportunities for increased prospect engagement. Travels to cultivate and solicit families.
Percentage Of Time
25
Description
Oversees staff and works with development colleagues to align institutional priorities with fund-raising plans and targets. Recruits, retains, motivates, coaches and mentors development professionals. Leads staff by example, demonstrating successful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of key donors and serves as a resource to staff on matters of prospect strategy and offers new approaches and techniques. Maintains a leadership style that is open and fluid and empowers staff through active communication and delegation. Creates an environment of respect, accountability, motivation, professional growth, and high productivity. Sets the bar high on commitment to excellence and pursuit of high-performance levels across metrics. Sets clearly defined and measurable goals for the team; establishes appropriate metrics to assess individual and team performance; such systems should inspire all staff and engender commitment to reaching personal goals and to raising maximum dollars for the professional schools. Ensures a culture where effective teamwork, collaboration and innovation are expected, recognized, and rewarded; leads by example with regard to professionalism, creativity, entrepreneurship, appropriate risk-taking and cross-organizational cooperation, and synergistic integration.
Percentage Of Time
25
Description
Coordinates with campus partners (Parkhurst, Alumni Relations, Student Affairs, Communications, etc.) to execute premier Family Giving and Engagement program. Promotes family philanthropy based on a thorough understanding of the student and family experience at Dartmouth through relationships with the Dean of College and other offices on campus. Ensures that the stewardship of these donors makes supporting Dartmouth a personally fulfilling experience, conveys to donors that the institution and its leaders care deeply about its supporters and appreciates what they have done for the College, demonstrating impact of their support.
Percentage Of Time
10
Description
Manages volunteer leadership programs to facilitate involvement and solicitation activity. Trains and supports fund raising volunteers, individually and in committees and creates a strong and enduring culture of volunteerism at Dartmouth. Considers approaches to reach out to under-represented prospects, including international constituents, people of color, etc.
Percentage Of Time
10
Description
Oversees Family Fellows program and weekend for donors of $25,000 plus annually in conjunction with family giving and engagement team.
Percentage Of Time
5
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting date
04/15/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1125560
Position Title
Director of Family Giving and Engagement
Department this Position Reports to
Family Giving and Engagement
Hiring Range Minimum
$125,100
Hiring Range Maximum
$153,800
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
Location of Position
Lebanon, NH
41 Centerra parkway
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
This position is responsible for continued execution of a premier Family Giving and Engagement program. Leads Dartmouth College development programs for families (parents, grandparents, etc.), including legacy families, of current and former students capable of making leadership gifts in support of Dartmouth College's institutional priorities. Manages a team of 3-4. Leading by example, the Director will effectively manage a portfolio of prospects and serve as a liaison for development efforts, creating and implementing strategies designed to further loyalty, engagement, and financial support of the College. Sets a personal example of frontline fundraising success, carrying a portfolio of high potential prospects. Serves as a thought partner with senior leadership about ways to engage our most capable families in ways that will lead to transformational philanthropy.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
* Bachelor's degree with eight or more years of fundraising, marketing, or sales experience (or the equivalent), preferably in higher education
* Evidence of successful solicitations at leadership giving level, with gift planning experience
* Strong staff management abilities
* Professional credibility, intellectual depth, maturity, wisdom, and collaborative skills to garner the trust and confidence of the President, academic leaders, senior staff, faculty, Trustees, alumni, volunteers and other key constituents
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent presentation skills; excellent relationship-building skills
* Knowledge of trends in development in the field of philanthropy; context and perspective on benchmarks and performance standards
* Energetic, flexible, adaptable, collaborative and proactive; a leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising and development initiatives
* Demonstrated experience in galvanizing volunteers to the highest levels of satisfaction and performance
* Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities; innovative
* Team player; Collegial and service-oriented
* Tolerance for ambiguity
* Engaging personality and sense of humor
* Well-refined organizational skills; ability to analyze and synthesize data to inform decision making
* Demonstrated initiative and creative energy
* Entrepreneurial skills
* Negotiation and persuasion abilities
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working with parents in educational setting preferred
* Previous parent volunteer experience preferred
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Lesa Knapp
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-1317
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lesa Knapp, Director of Advancement Business Operations
Department Contact's Phone Number
603-646-1317
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
This position is open to a hybrid working arrangement, however, the candidate must be within commuting distance to the campus to attend campus meetings, events, etc.
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/73083
Key Accountabilities
Description
In close partnership with the Associate Vice President for Development, develops an ambitious strategic and operational fundraising plan to meet short and long-term goals for the Family Giving and Engagement program with a keen eye toward the top of the giving pyramid. Develops and leads Family Giving and Engagement infrastructure and solicitation program to support major gift fund raising from parents, grandparents, and legacy families and develops the strategy for a comprehensive engagement program for families (parents, grandparents, etc.) engagement. Coordinates overall strategy for cultivation and solicitation of Principal and Leadership Giving family prospects, managing leadership gift-level families of current and former students, and partnering with the Principal Gifts team on coordinating strategies and next steps with the cohort of Dartmouth's most capable families. Promotes maximum involvement with and giving to Dartmouth, including annual, capital, and planned gifts, from identified portfolio of prospects. Partners with Gift Planning officers to devise an overall strategy for cultivating, soliciting, and stewardship of potential planned gift donors. Ensures stewardship is provided to donors on existing endowment and current-use funds. Provides general oversight for the planning, invitation process and execution of special events on-campus (i.e., Family Weekend and Family Fellows Weekend), off-campus receptions and other programs that involve Principal and Leadership Giving families with high-level institutional representatives. Coordinates strategies and staffing of entire pool of parents and family prospects. Leverages smart use of data to inform decisions and efficiencies. Evaluates existing programs and strategies using research, data, and evaluation tools to propose program changes. Remains current on trends in family giving, strategies and services offered by other non-profits. Performs periodic benchmarking studies of peer institutions to ensure Dartmouth develops and maintains ‘best in class” program. Oversees the Family Giving and Engagement program budget.
Percentage Of Time
25
Description
Develops and implements comprehensive cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for approximately 85-100 families with capacities for gifts in the high six and low seven figure levels. Works both independently and in concert with senior officers, Trustees, other colleagues, and volunteers to implement strategies including direct solicitation of gifts. Qualifies identified prospects through individual visits, advises research department of potential new prospects and assumes specific responsibility for prospect activity. Contributes to research and analysis to determine capacity, inclination, and interests of prospect pools. Devises individualized involvement/engagement strategies for all prospects using a “top-down” approach to ensure that highest rated prospects receive the most attention. Schedules appointments and oversees the preparation of necessary materials, including funding proposals, briefings for senior officers and Trustees and scheduled stewardship reports, for all assigned prospects utilizing campus resources. Identifies prospects to participate in specific events, committees, or other programs that promote the cultivation process. Responds quickly and effectively to strategic opportunities for increased prospect engagement. Travels to cultivate and solicit families.
Percentage Of Time
25
Description
Oversees staff and works with development colleagues to align institutional priorities with fund-raising plans and targets. Recruits, retains, motivates, coaches and mentors development professionals. Leads staff by example, demonstrating successful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of key donors and serves as a resource to staff on matters of prospect strategy and offers new approaches and techniques. Maintains a leadership style that is open and fluid and empowers staff through active communication and delegation. Creates an environment of respect, accountability, motivation, professional growth, and high productivity. Sets the bar high on commitment to excellence and pursuit of high-performance levels across metrics. Sets clearly defined and measurable goals for the team; establishes appropriate metrics to assess individual and team performance; such systems should inspire all staff and engender commitment to reaching personal goals and to raising maximum dollars for the professional schools. Ensures a culture where effective teamwork, collaboration and innovation are expected, recognized, and rewarded; leads by example with regard to professionalism, creativity, entrepreneurship, appropriate risk-taking and cross-organizational cooperation, and synergistic integration.
Percentage Of Time
25
Description
Coordinates with campus partners (Parkhurst, Alumni Relations, Student Affairs, Communications, etc.) to execute premier Family Giving and Engagement program. Promotes family philanthropy based on a thorough understanding of the student and family experience at Dartmouth through relationships with the Dean of College and other offices on campus. Ensures that the stewardship of these donors makes supporting Dartmouth a personally fulfilling experience, conveys to donors that the institution and its leaders care deeply about its supporters and appreciates what they have done for the College, demonstrating impact of their support.
Percentage Of Time
10
Description
Manages volunteer leadership programs to facilitate involvement and solicitation activity. Trains and supports fund raising volunteers, individually and in committees and creates a strong and enduring culture of volunteerism at Dartmouth. Considers approaches to reach out to under-represented prospects, including international constituents, people of color, etc.
Percentage Of Time
10
Description
Oversees Family Fellows program and weekend for donors of $25,000 plus annually in conjunction with family giving and engagement team.
Percentage Of Time
5
-
--
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
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- * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
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- Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
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Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Additional Document #1
- Additional Document #2
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