Job Details
Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible Director of Parent and Family Giving opportunity.
Total Compensation
- Salary: Salary range begins at $104,750
- Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year's Day), affordable medical plans, Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and $1400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan), and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access.
- Work Location: This position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, pursuant to the College's Work Location Policy.
About the Position
The Director of Parent and Family Giving is a frontline major gift fundraiser who leads Haverford's parent and family philanthropy program at a defining moment in the College's history. Playing a critical role in our comprehensive campaign, this individual carries a personal portfolio of leadership and major gift prospects while shaping the strategy, volunteer leadership, and donor engagement that drives parent and family giving forward.
Primary Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the Senior Director of Advancement and Campaign Manager, develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan for Parent and Family Giving including creating donor engagement opportunities for current and prospective parent donors
- Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Parent Leadership Council (PLC)
- Actively manage a portfolio of parent and family prospects (rated $50K-$1M)
- Develop and implement individual prospective donor strategies
- Plan, execute, and attend a variety of events designed specifically for parent constituents
- Work closely with Prospect Research and other members of IAE to develop and implement individual Donor Engagement Plans
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship on parent prospect follow-up, proposal creation, and acknowledgement of gift commitments
- Document capacity/gift/engagement related information in Raiser's Edge in a timely manner
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Five (5) years of fundraising experience, or equivalent experience in a relationship-driven, goal-oriented field
Professional Competencies
- Demonstrated track record of personally identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and closing leadership and major gifts
- Ability to function independently with assigned prospects while simultaneously working collaborative across departments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education advancement, independent school, or other nonprofit fundraising, or a comparable philanthropic environment involving gifts at the $50k+ level
- Familiarity with comprehensive campaign fundraising
Special Requirements
- Ability to travel several days per month
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers' License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check
To Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume, through Haverford College's career website via Workday by visiting https://haverford.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Haverford-Campus/Director-of-Parent-and-Family-Giving_R1283. The application deadline is July 29, 2026.
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