Director, Parent Experience & Major Gifts Strategy

The Catholic University of America; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Student Experience and Family Engagement to lead the Parents Giving Program, strengthen communications, and grow engagement with parents, alumni, and friends nationwide.

The role supervises two advancement professionals, partners with school-based gift officers, and drives fundraising initiatives including annual fund leadership gifts and major gifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years in alumni/parent engagement or fundraising.
• Proven history of cultivating, soliciting and stewarding leadership level donors.
• Experience managing volunteer structures to support advancement.
• Strong writing and analytical skills; supervisory experience preferred.
• Higher Education experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the parents' engagement program and Parents Giving Program with clear goals.
• Develop an annual work plan aligned with school-based models and campaign priorities.
• Build and manage a portfolio of major gifts and annual fund parent prospects.
• Supervise and develop Student Experience and Family Engagement staff.
• Advance Parents Council and volunteer engagement to generate discretionary revenue.
• Collaborate with school-based gift officers and campus leaders on donor engagement.
• Oversee communications, events, and materials for parent giving campaigns.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Major gift fundraising

Donor relations

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Team management

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Student Experience and Family Engagement to lead the Parents Giving Program, strengthen communications, and grow engagement with parents, alumni, and friends nationwide.

The role supervises two advancement professionals, partners with school-based gift officers, and drives fundraising initiatives including annual fund leadership gifts and major gifts.