Position Summary
The Stewardship Administrator reports to the Associate Director of Stewardship. This position will assist the Associate Director of Stewardship with the development and of a comprehensive stewardship program designed to ensure a seamless and effective donor relations/stewardship program including but not limited to acknowledgment engagement and communications to steward cultivate and upgrade donors.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Assists Associate Director of Stewardship to develop individual stewardship plans for $donors. Leads the production of the annual Donor Roll in collaboration with Advancement Services. Manages True Blue Consistent Donor program and develops stewardship plans that attract additional highlevel donors under the leadership of the Associate Director of Stewardship. Works collaboratively as appropriate with the IA Events Staff and other divisional/campus partners to leverage existing college events as stewardship opportunities for college donors. Manages the pledge reminder program for the Institutional Advancement Division which includes researching and tracking pledges and payments and creating and distributing pledge reminders. Assists the Associate Director of Stewardship to execute a comprehensive plan to recognize campaign donors and acknowledge campaign volunteers. Design personalized correspondence (letters reports etc. to communicate with and inform donors. Addresses donors questions and concerns related to gift acknowledgments. Supports and represents IA team as appropriate in Reunion Homecoming Founders Day Christmas Carol Concert Reception Commencement and other events as needed. Supports the development of a culture of philanthropy across campus that works together to maximize donor satisfaction.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to: sit walk use hands to handle office supplies operate a computer and other office equipment talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to: reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stand stoop or kneel and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus
Required Qualifications
A Bachelors degree and a minimum of two years of related and progressive work experience are required. This position requires the ability to bring creative ideas to donor relations/stewardship programs. Must possess a strong customer service focus and excellent written verbal and time management skills are essential. A professional demeanor with the ability to interface with internal and external donors and potential donors with diplomacy and tact is essential. Independent judgment is necessary to plan prioritize and organize a diversified workload with attention to detail. Work requires factfinding and compilation skills plus the ability to multitask. Excellent oral communication skills are required when presenting information and responding to questions from donors potential donors and the general public in oneonone or group situations. The Incumbent must be able to write business correspondence plus compose memos letters and emails. Also must be able to read analyze and interpret documents such as professional journals financial reports and grant proposals. To perform this job successfully an individual must have a high level of mastery using Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and PowerPoint). In addition to producing correspondence memos and emails duties may involve assignments that require creating spreadsheets PowerPoint presentations use of Outlook Banner Financial Module and Internet navigation.
Preferred Qualifications
Donor Relations experience Excellent Writing Skills Time Management and Strong Organizational Skills
Required Experience:
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