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Director Of Parent And Family Giving

College of Charleston: Human Resources

Director of Parent and Family Giving

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Director of Parent and Family Giving

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

GEN10

Level

Department

Development

Job Purpose

The Director of Parent & Family Giving leads the strategy for engaging parents and families of College of Charleston students in philanthropic support of the College. This role focuses on securing leadership annual gifts, strengthening the Parent Leadership Society, and building a long-term pipeline of parents who may become major and principal gift donors. Serving as the primary liaison for parent philanthropy across the Division of Institutional Advancement, the director collaborates closely with the Annual Giving, Alumni Engagement, and Regional Advancement Programs to ensure a coordinated, donor-centered approach to parent engagement and fundraising. The director also manages a portfolio of parent prospects and is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership-level gifts while advancing meaningful engagement opportunities that deepen parents’ connection to the College.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required and at least 3 years of experience in parent fundraising (higher education or private schools preferred). Priority will be given to applicants with previous experience in program development as well as managing a portfolio of donors and prospects. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong planning, organizing, technology and oral/written communications skills are essential, as is the ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and the college community.

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to work on several projects concurrently while meeting deadlines. Analytical skills are required.

Must possess excellent organization, communication, and outward-facing (customer service) skills. Must have considerable experience with computer operations such as Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Must have a valid SC or other state driver’s license. Evening and weekend work will be occasionally required. Modest travel outside of the state of South Carolina may also be required. Experience working with CRM software (especially fundraising specific CRMs like Raisers Edge NXT) is preferred but not required. Priority given to applicants who adapt well to evolving technology.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary

*$57,700 - $75,000

Posting Date

04/27/2026

Closing Date

05/22/2026

Benefits

Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Open Until Filled

Posting Number

2026064

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17901

Job Duties

Activity

Program Development: Design and implement a comprehensive development plan to increase philanthropic support from highly rated parent prospects that includes both personal solicitations and mass direct mail/electronic appeals. In partnership with Annual Giving, create and maintain comprehensive parent solicitation calendar and coordinate messaging for direct appeal solicitations with a goal of increasing parent and family giving participation. Collaborate with gift officers who manage parent prospects on successful messaging, solicitation strategies and timelines. Serve as the liaison between Institutional Advancement and the offices of Enrollment Planning (Admissions), New Student Programs, and the Division of Student Affairs to foster a culture of collaboration in the identification and engagement of high-capacity parent prospects. Manage the parent program operating budget, prepare budget requests, and monitor expenditures throughout the fiscal year.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

Activity

Portfolio Management: Manage a portfolio of 100+ active parent prospects with the capacity to make minimum $5,000 annual commitments, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Annually develop goals and objectives focused primarily on visits, leadership annual gifts, dollars raised, and other strategic activities. Conduct travel to visit with donors in pursuit of achieving established goals and metrics.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

Activity

Parent Leadership Society: Recruit members for the Parents Leadership Society and serve as the primary staff contact to manage and support PLS and its members. Refine and build upon PLS activities to maximize its impact and increase membership and giving. Develop relevant programming for parents during college events, including orientation, move-in weekend, Homecoming + Family Weekend and Commencement. Provide creativity and strategic thinking to propose new activities to enhance parent engagement efforts and bolster stewardship of lead parent donors.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

Activity

Marketing & Communications: Attend campus activities such as lectures & symposia, arts performances, and athletic events to foster strong relationships with parents and students that result in philanthropic contributions; serve as a resource, advocate, and spokesperson for advancement programs at the College of Charleston. Work with campus partners to improve parent donor/prospect relationships through enhanced parent-related web pages, social media, and other forms of communications, with special emphasis on messaging to parents about giving.

Essential or Marginal

Marginal

Percent of Time