Assistant Vice President of Parent and Family Giving

A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “ Great Colleges to Work For ”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We are Looking For

The Assistant Vice President of Parent & Family Giving provides strategic leadership for Baylor University’s parent and family philanthropy program, building long-term relationships with parents and families and advancing them toward increasingly significant philanthropic engagement. The role provides strategic leadership for the Parent Advisory Council and cultivates a focused portfolio of high-capacity and high-affinity parent families. The Assistant Vice President serves as a strategic voice for parent philanthropy within Advancement and across the university, partnering with Principal Gifts, Regional Development, Academic Units, University leadership, and other campus partners to advance parent and family giving. The position also provides leadership and direction to Baylor’s parent-facing fundraising team, ensuring a coordinated approach to engaging families across their philanthropic journey.

A bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience are required. A master's degree and six years of relevant experience is preferred.

Additional education or experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

A valid US Driver License with a clear driving record of at least two years is required.

Must be able to travel outside of the state of Texas.

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

What You Will Do

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a focused portfolio of high-capacity and high-affinity parent and family donors, advancing relationships toward increasingly significant philanthropy

Lead strategic communication and engagement for the Parent Advisory Council and build strong relationships with parents, alumni, university leaders, and campus partners

Manage a focused portfolio of high-capacity parent families while providing strategy and direction to parent-facing fundraisers and ensuring thoughtful prospect development and movement

Partner with Principal Gifts, Regional Development, Academic Units, Parent Engagement, University leadership, and other campus partners to advance coordinated parent and family philanthropy aligned with Baylor’s priorities

Establish measurable goals for parent philanthropy and provide leadership, coaching, and accountability for the parent fundraising team, tracking progress toward donor engagement, proposals, meetings, and gift commitments

Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission

Ability to comply with University policies

Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages .

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds . Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally . If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco !

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