Director Parent and Family Program

As the Director of the Parent and Family Program you will cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts from a portfolio of parent prospects to support the university's priorities. This position will assist in building a communications strategy for parents, in partnership with the Advancement Communications Team. The Director will build strong on-campus partnerships with Admissions, Student Life, Student Success, Career Center, Alumni Relations and Development staff to maximize engagement and giving opportunities for parents of current, prospective, and former students.

• At all times employees are expected to uphold Creighton's core values and demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment, while adhering to all University Ethical Standards of Conduct, rules, regulations, and job requirements, including required educational trainings.
• Cultivate and solicit major gifts from a portfolio of parent prospects in support of the university's strategic priorities. Cultivate and steward portfolio of parent prospects to increase affinity for the university and to maximize giving.
• Assist with the following activities: bi-annual meetings of the Parents' Council; Student Send Offs in key cities; Presidential Parents' Reception during student move-in day; Parents' Weekend; Parent engagement opportunities on campus or nationally (lectures, alumni events, athletics events, etc.).
• Partner with Prospect Management to identify a pipeline of high-affinity prospects and increase engagement with current members.
• Work with Advancement Communications to provide content for the Creighton's P&F Program website. Help coordinate communication disseminated in email, social media and the parent family portal.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of demonstrated, successful major gift fundraising experience (comparable experience will be considered).
• Demonstrated success in program management preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Volunteer management and experience working with boards and/or councils preferred.
• Experience in higher education in a comprehensive campaign environment preferred.
• Appreciation and understanding of Creighton University's mission and the ability to effectively communicate it.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with a customer relationship management system preferred.
• Ability to think strategically and quickly summarize complex and detailed information.