The Parents Leadership Council

Your student has embarked upon a special time of academic rigor and exploration at the nation’s preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting. We invite your family to take part in this journey as a member of the Parents Leadership Council.

The Parents Leadership Council is made up of our most committed Trinity families.  Members seek to inspire support from other Trinity families by making example-setting gifts, engaging in personal outreach, hosting and attending regional events, and welcoming new families into the community.

Membership on the Parents Leadership Council provides an opportunity to participate in the growth and development of Trinity while fostering stronger ties to your student’s experience.  In consultation with the college’s Advancement Office, Parents Leadership Council members will craft their own relationship with Trinity while gaining a special perspective about our campus, our faculty and staff, and other parents.

PLC Mission Statement:  

Parents Leadership Council members lead the Parents’ Campaign of the Trinity College Fund, significantly enhancing the student experience through their philanthropic commitment. The PLC is an advisory group of approximately 55 families, representing the parents of 2,200+ undergraduates. The Council meets twice during the school year, once each semester. PLC members also serve as ambassadors in their geographic area to prospective Trinity students. Members are selected based on their interest in and ability to help Trinity College fulfill its mission, PLC members engage in many ways, from offering guidance to connecting with fellow parents. 

PLC members enjoy the following benefits:

• 2 x Invitation-only receptions and meetings with college leadership—one in the fall and one in the spring
• Exclusive access to Trinity programming—regionally, virtually, and on campus— featuring opportunities for networking with other invested parents, and personal updates from Trinity’s star faculty and top administrators
• Specialized communication and resources from the staff in the Office of Parent and Family Giving
• Upon graduation, PLC members can maintain a connection and stay engaged with the College by joining the PLC Emeritus group

Responsibilities may include:

• Attend two council meetings per year (two held annually) with senior leaders, faculty and other Trinity volunteers
• Connect with select Trinity families annually to invite their support of The Parents Fund or otherwise promote their engagement with Trinity
• Serve as an ambassador for the college by welcoming new families to Trinity and sharing your experience in your home community
• Host regional events for fellow parents (optionally)
• Mentor students and/or offer internships to Trinity students through the Center for Career & Life Design
• Sign correspondence from the Office of Parent and Family Giving