Associate Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship
Associate Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship
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Job Description
The Associate Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship serves as a strategic leader and storyteller within the University Advancement Marketing and Communications team. Charged with advancing a culture of gratitude and philanthropic impact this role designs and implements comprehensive stewardship communications donor recognition strategies and data-driven engagement initiatives that strengthen donor relationships across all levels of giving. Reporting to the Executive Director of Donor Relations the role is responsible for overseeing annual donor reporting focused on endowment and scholarship impact providing support for the management of donor recognition programs and ensuring effective systems for tracking and evaluating stewardship efforts. This role partners closely with colleagues in Financial Aid Advancement Services and the Treasurers Office to ensure a coordinated personalized and mission-driven approach to donor engagement.
Responsibilities
Lead the planning and execution of annual endowment and scholarship reports ensuring high-quality donor-centered content that illustrates the impact of giving. Collaborate with campus partners to collect synthesize and present student and programmatic stories that bring donor impact to life. Produce tailored impact reports and strategic stewardship pieces that inspire continued donor support. Partner with development teams to support the strategy implementation and ongoing engagement of donor recognition societies. Develop content and communications for society members that reinforce their impact build affinity and encourage continued participation. Contribute to the planning and execution of events touchpoints and recognition activities that strengthen connections within giving societies. Develop and maintain systems for tracking donor engagement and stewardship activities across the division. Collaborate with Advancement Services to produce stewardship dashboards and reporting tools that guide decision-making and measure effectiveness. Maintain accurate records of donor preferences fulfillment of requirements and recognition commitments. Utilize Citrus for recording all donor interactions recording of correspondence and donor activity. Serve as a thought partner to Advancement colleagues offering creative and strategic input on donor journeys and engagement strategies. Contribute to a positive innovative and collaborative team culture mentoring staff and encouraging cross-functional alignment. Direct train and supervise an assistant director level position fostering their professional growth through regular coaching performance evaluation and alignment with strategic engagement initiatives. Represent the Donor Relations team in meetings working groups and special projects as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
