Parent Giving And Engagement Officer

Brown University; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University seeks a Parent Giving and Engagement Officer to lead programming, events, and communications for Brown's parent community, focusing on non-alumni parents. The role develops engagement strategies, coordinates the Parents Executive Committee and the Parents Leadership Council, and collaborates with the Executive Director.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with at least four years in fundraising, education, nonprofits, or marketing, and strong project and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 4 years in fundraising, education, non-profits, or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute engagement events for Brown's philanthropic parent community.
• Coordinate the Parents Executive Committee and the Parents Leadership Council.
• Support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship goals for major-level families.
• Provide high-level administrative partnership to the Executive Director.
• Communicate Brown's priorities to diverse university constituents.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM database

Google Suite

Microsoft Word

Excel

Calendar apps

Social media tools

Job description

Parent Giving And Engagement Officer

Brown University

Job Description:

The Parent Giving and Engagement Officer is an integral member ofthe Parent and Family Giving team, which develops programming,events, volunteer opportunities, and communications to maximize theengagement 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 parentcommunity. This individual will also be responsible for coordinating the Parents Executive Committee and the Parents Leadership Council. Additionally, this role will provide high-level administrative partnership to the Executive Director. The position will assist in advancing the director's cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship goals for major- and principal-level families.

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

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education andexperience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a related field such asfundraising, education, non-profits, and/or marketing.

Job Competencies

• Strong project/time management skills are essential.
• Excellent planning, organizational, time management, andproblem-solving skills. Must be detail-oriented, creative, and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with a CRM database, spreadsheet, and wordprocessing applications, including Google Suite, Microsoft Word,and Excel, along with demonstrated comfort in dealing with calendarprograms, social media, and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills,as well as proofreading ability, are required; must be able tocommunicate with a varied University constituency.
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills; must be a"self-starter", with the ability to work independently and also asa member of a collaborative team. Commitment to working in a teamenvironment is essential.
• Communicate the University's priorities to a broad range ofconstituents, including Corporation members and major and principalgift prospects.
• This position requires occasional travel, and the incumbentmust be available to work some evenings and weekends, includingBrown's annual Commencement-Reunion Weekend.

Preferred Qualifications

• Brown experience preferred.
• Knowledge of event planning with a focus on philanthropy.
• Knowledge of Blackbaud preferred

Background Check:

All offers of employment are contingentupon a successful criminal background check and educationverification satisfactory to Brown.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-09-17

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 Working Location

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines

The designated Position WorkLocation for each position determines the approved modalityof work. Positions are classified based on the operational andbusiness needs of the department and may be designated as on-site,hybrid, or remote. Employees with a designated position work location as remote mustreside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registeredemployer in the following states: Rhode Island, California,Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York,New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for eachposition you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibitsdiscrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person'srace, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, or any other characteristic protected underapplicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs,and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individualson the basis of qualifications and performance. The Universitymaintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance withapplicable law.