Assistant Director of Parent Giving and Engagement

The Assistant Director of Parent Giving and Engagement plays a vital role in enhancing philanthropic support and strengthening relationships within the parent community. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to encourage current parents to engage meaningfully with the school and contribute to both annual and leadership-giving initiatives. This 12-month, full time position reports to the Director of The Hun Fund.

To support the school's mission and community values, employees are expected to actively participate in the life of The Hun School in meaningful, professional, and appropriate ways beyond their specific roles. This involvement fosters a deeper understanding of the student experience and the school’s academic, co-curricular, and residential programs. Such engagement will also be taken into account during annual performance reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Parent Giving Strategy & Execution
• Parent Relationship Management
• Volunteer Leadership
• Events & Engagement
• Communications
• Data & Reporting

Parent Giving Strategy & Execution

• Collaborate with the Director of the Hun Fund to create and execute a comprehensive giving program for parents;
• Oversee and enhance participation in the Hun Fund, with an emphasis on increasing parent giving at the leadership level ($1,914+); 
• Develop targeted engagement strategies for various parent groups, including new families, current families, and past parents.

Relationship Management

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current parents and key volunteer groups;
• Manage a portfolio of parent donors and prospects, focusing on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; 
• Collaborate with Leadership Giving colleagues to identify and advance high-capacity parent prospects.

Volunteer Leadership

• Recruit, train, and support parent volunteers, such as class representatives and campaign ambassadors; 
• Provide ongoing communication, resources, and recognition to maintain volunteer engagement.

Events & Engagement

• Act as the Development Office representative for the Parents Association Committee by attending meetings, participating in discussions, and ensuring clear communication; 
• Collaborate with parent volunteers to strengthen relationships, address concerns, and provide timely information about initiatives supporting both the Development Office and the Parents Association;
• Organize and implement events focused on parent engagement, both on- and off-campus, to enhance community and philanthropic connections, including the Gala, Homecoming, and Grandparents Day; 
• Collaborate with school leadership to develop meaningful engagement opportunities aligned with the school’s mission and priorities.

Communications

• Develop compelling and persuasive messaging that highlights the profound impact of parent philanthropy on our community; 
• Collaborate closely with the marketing and communications teams to craft engaging emails, impactful fundraising appeals, and dynamic digital content that resonate with our audience;
• Ensure that all materials convey a clear and inspiring narrative about the vital role parents play in fostering a thriving educational environment.

Data & Reporting

• Track and analyze parent giving participation, retention, and trends; 
• Utilize CRM systems (RE/NXT) to manage outreach, engagement, and donor activities; 
• Prepare reports and updates for the leadership team and parent committees.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree;
• Outstanding technical skills, and an aptitude and willingness for learning new software and systems;
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects  with attention to detail and adhere to deadlines;
• High degree of flexibility, agility and adaptability to changes, and unafraid of challenges;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including responsive customer service and strong oral and written communication;
• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, which may be altered or redesigned as necessary;
• Value collegiality and teamwork;
• A commitment to a diverse and inclusive community;
• Capacity to periodically work beyond and outside the typical workday, which may include evenings and weekends.

Annual Salary Range: $55,000 to $60,000  The starting salary will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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ABOUT THE HUN SCHOOL

The Hun School of Princeton is a co-educational, private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey. Individual attention and strong student-faculty relationships are the hallmarks of the School. On the 50-acre campus between Philadelphia and New York City, student-centered, hands-on learning prepares students for the global community in which they will live and work. The Hun School is comprised of nearly 700 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program. Our campus is home to students from twenty-two countries and fifteen states.

Our campus is located in historic Princeton, New Jersey, a short train ride away from both New York City (50 miles) and Philadelphia (45 miles). Home to Princeton University, The Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton Theological Seminary, and an array of cultural centers and organizations, Princeton is regarded as one of the most academically-minded communities in the world. Often named one of the country’s best places to live, Princeton is a friendly, multicultural community surrounded by mountains, parks, and lakes. There are award-winning museums and theatres, celebrated public and private schools, destination restaurants and hotels, and a robust calendar of community events to enjoy.

Our mission: 

The Hun School of Princeton empowers each student to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world, by nurturing resilient character, providing individual mentorship, and inspiring vigorous and joyful learning.

Our community:

In our mission of educating global citizens with resilient character, we actively seek candidates who can bring a diversity of experiences and perspectives to our community. The Hun School of Princeton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristics or activity protected by law.  

To apply:  The Hun School of Princeton Employment Application