Assistant Director of Parent Giving and Engagement

The Assistant Director of Parent Giving and Engagement plays a vital role in enhancing philanthropic support and strengthening relationships within the parent community.

This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to encourage current parents to engage meaningfully with the school and contribute to both annual and leadership-giving initiatives.

This 12-month, full-time position reports to the Director of The Hun Fund.

To support the school's mission and community values, employees are expected to actively participate in the life of The Hun School in meaningful, professional, and appropriate ways beyond their specific roles.

This involvement fosters a deeper understanding of the student experience and the school’s academic, co-curricular, and residential programs.

Such engagement will also be taken into account during annual performance reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Parent Giving Strategy & Execution
• Parent Relationship Management
• Volunteer Leadership
• Events & Engagement
• Communications
• Data & Reporting

Parent Giving Strategy & Execution

• Collaborate with the Director of the Hun Fund to create and execute a comprehensive giving program for parents;
• Oversee and enhance participation in the Hun Fund, with an emphasis on increasing parent giving at the leadership level ($1,914+);
• Develop targeted engagement strategies for various parent groups, including new families, current families, and past parents.

Relationship Management

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current parents and key volunteer groups;
• Manage a portfolio of parent donors and prospects, focusing on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship;
• Collaborate with Leadership Giving colleagues to identify and cultivate leadership-level parent donors.

• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance parent giving and engagement;
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current parents and key volunteer groups;
• Manage a portfolio of parent donors and prospects;
• Collaborate with the Director of the Hun Fund to create and execute a comprehensive giving program for parents;
• Oversee and enhance participation in the Hun Fund;
• Develop targeted engagement strategies for various parent groups;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Bachelor's degree required, with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, development, or a related field.