Job Details

Assistant/Associate Director of Development - Parent & Family Giving

Position Number: 6628488
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Assistant/Associate Director of Development - Parent & Family Giving

Job Identification: 19467
Posting Date: 10/06/2025, 09:10 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 700 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US
Degree Level: Bachelor

Job Description:
What We're Looking For

Baylor University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director of Development - Parent & Family Giving to advance the mission of the University through meaningful engagement with Baylor families. This position manages a portfolio of parent prospects and plays a key role in increasing philanthropic support by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and principal gifts from parents of current and past students. This position will develop and implement thoughtful, donor-centered strategies that align with campus-wide and unit priorities. Through relationship building and strategic outreach, they will strengthen the pipeline of parent donors and expand participation in transformational giving that furthers Baylor's mission and impact.

A bachelor's degree and one year of relevant work experience is required. A master's degree and three years of relevant experience is preferred

A valid 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 currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of high-capacity parent donors and prospects for major gifts to Baylor, focusing on markets as assigned
Participate fully in University Development's prospect management, discovery/qualification visits, and related prospect development programs
Assist, as requested by the Assistant VP for Parent and Family Giving, with programs to increase parent giving to Baylor University through the Parent Advisory Council and other strategic means
With the leadership of the Assistant VP for Parent and Family Giving, establish yearly measurable goals/objectives and related metrics for: substantive prospect meetings held, solicitations made, gifts closed, and total funds raised
Collaborate with other University Development team members and volunteers to inspire trust and encourage creative thinking to significantly increase donors and private gifts to Baylor University
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!

About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

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