Parent Giving and Engagement Officer

brown; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University in Providence, RI seeks a Parent Giving and Engagement Officer to lead engagement events for Brown's philanthropic parent community and to coordinate the Parents Executive Committee and the Parents Leadership Council.

The role requires strong project management, excellent written and oral communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with the Advancement team, with occasional travel and evening/weekend commitments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute engagement events for Brown’s philanthropic parent community.
• Coordinate the Parents Executive Committee and the Parents Leadership Council.
• Provide administrative partnership to the Executive Director and support cultivation and solicitation goals.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Organizational skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM database

Google Suite

Microsoft Word

Excel

Calendar software

Social media

Job description

Job Description

The Parent Giving and Engagement Officer is an integral member of the Parent and Family Giving team, which develops programming, events, volunteer opportunities, and communications to maximize the engagement 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 parent community. 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 and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a related field such as fundraising, education, non-profits, and/or marketing.

Job Competencies

• Strong project/time management skills are essential.
• Excellent planning, organizational, time management, and problem-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 word processing applications, including Google Suite, Microsoft Word, and Excel, along with demonstrated comfort in dealing with calendar programs, social media, and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as proofreading ability, are required; must be able to communicate with a varied University constituency.
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills; must be a “self-starter”, with the ability to work independently and also as a member of a collaborative team. Commitment to working in a team environment is essential.
• Communicate the University’s priorities to a broad range of constituents, including Corporation members and major and principal gift prospects.
• This position requires occasional travel, and the incumbent must be available to work some evenings and weekends, including Brown’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 contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

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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 Work Location

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer 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 each position 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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