Coordinator, Donor Relations & Stewardship

About the University of Denver

The University of Denver (DU) a private university is the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region with approximately 12900 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. DU is classified as an R1: Doctoral University very high research activity as a Doctoral/Research University. Financial Times Higher Education U.S. News and The Princeton Review have consistently ranked DU among the nations top 100 universities and among the top three universities in the state of Colorado.

The University of Denver embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery that define our region and our history. With nationally recognized academic programs a history of widespread influence a forward-looking vision for a 21st-century education and a deep commitment to promoting inclusion we open a world of opportunity to students and empower Pioneers to make a difference around the world.

About DU Advancement

The Denver Difference campaign is our most ambitious campaign yet. It marks a dramatic shift in conventional thinking about what the university experience can and should be. DU is setting the bar with our approach to higher education developing and preparing students to be successful in life in every way. The University of Denver is building an advancement enterprise that mirrors the excellence and innovation of our great institution. Inclusive of alumni engagement development operations and campaign leadership DU Advancement is building and fostering a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy in support of our bold vision.

About Donor Relations & Stewardship

The Donor Relations & Stewardship team is an integral part of the fundraising success at DU. Centrally supporting University-wide efforts the team is cross-collaborative highly communicative and supportive where quality excellence and initiative are the cornerstones of our work. We serve many constituencies and have a strong focus on delivering good customer service a pleasant experience and timely responses to all inquiries.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship the Donor Relations & Stewardship Coordinator is responsible for executing and maintaining timely stewardship communications organizing the signage and physical recognition inventory and assisting with events reporting fund management and data. They will manage the day-to-day operations of the acknowledgement process coordinating and collaborating across teams. This professional will be an expert at project management and streamlining complex systems while keeping timelines on track.

Essential Functions

Donor Correspondence

• Ensure acknowledgements for all gifts to DU are sent in a personalized timely and thoughtful manner aligning with industry best practices.
• Implement behavior-based acknowledgement programs for first-time donors and recurring giving ensuring timely and personalized donor recognition.
• Prepare review and distribute gift acknowledgements on a weekly basis.
• Prepare review and project manage birthday correspondence for Senior Vice Chancellor and Chancellor.
• Track inventory of supplies and resources maintaining accurate stock levels and anticipating future needs.
• Coordinate with external vendors for printing and production of materials ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.

Signage and Recognition

• Create and maintain inventories for all named spaces on campus.
• Assist with documentation and recognition for donors naming new spaces on campus.

Data Stewardship

• Monitor and resolve discrepancies identified during the acknowledgement process; collaborate with the Gifts and Records Administration team to ensure timely and accurate corrections.
• Assist with fund management scholarship stewardship and gift administration related to stewarding donors.

Stewardship Support

• Assist with various pieces of endowment reporting impact reporting scholarship reporting and other stewardship reports as they arise (e.g. creation data writing proofing and mailing).
• Assist with event preparations invitation lists RSVP tracking nametags working events etc.
• Assist team on special donor relations and stewardship projects as needed.

University Citizenship

• Serve as an active and collaborative partner to all central and unit-based advancement functions and other campus colleagues to foster strategic effective and collaborative fundraising practices.
• Model One DU thinking

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience managing complex systems in time constrained environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel specifically mail merging and data review.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and data management (e.g. Salesforce Banner Ellucian) is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal written and organizational skills.
• Ability to think innovatively and bring ideas to life.
• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• An understanding and attitude of customer service; ability to be very flexible and adapt to change.
• Must be able to manage time well particularly while managing competing priorities.
• Must be able to work independently and as a part of a group.
• Willingness to take initiative keep a positive attitude and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Adept at problem-solving critical thinking and using judgment in situations that that require sensitivity and tact.
• Cultural competency; ability to understand and appreciate cultural differences that impact constituents and to communicate effectively across cultures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience (Veterans with equivalent combination of military certification/education and experience may substitute for the degree qualification).
• 2 years of related professional experience (e.g. administrative operational constituent engagement) in an office environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education nonprofit or similarly complex environment.

Working Environment

• Standard open office environment
• Noise level is quiet to moderate
• Eligible for hybrid work

Physical Activities

• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In accordance with the Universitys flexible work policy this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) January 4 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 7.

Hourly Range:
The hourly range for the position is $$25.54-$29.63

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.