Athletics Stewardship Manager

VISION:Transform the university through the power of generosity.

MISSION:Unite donor passions with university priorities to elevate the impact of Oklahoma State University.

DEPARTMENTPURPOSE:The Athletics team contributes to the mission by engaging donors and generating private philanthropic support for Oklahoma State University Athletics.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Athletic Stewardship Manager will develop and implement comprehensive stewardship strategies that strengthen donor relationships enhance donor engagement and recognition and support philanthropic growth through personalized stewardship activities events communications and donor-centered initiatives.


KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:
Donor Management & Engagement (40%)

• Manage and steward a portfolio of up to 100 donor households through personalized engagement recognition and stewardship activitiesfor assigned units.
• Coordinate stewardship efforts related to gifts including donor recognition follow-up communications and related stewardship initiatives.
• Develop and implement mass stewardship strategies and communications for unmanaged donor prospects to enhance donor engagement and retentionby unit.
• Prepare and manage award nominations anddesignationanniversary reports to support donor recognition and engagement effortsfor respective units.

Donor Experiences & Events (20%)

• Coordinate donor hospitality and engagement opportunities related to athletics including football ticket invitations and suite hosting.
• Assist with planning and execution of advisory board and volunteer group events in collaboration with the Development Operations Coordinator (DOC) and unit partners.
• Support and execute student-donor appreciation initiatives and related donor engagement activities.
  

Stewardship Communications & Marketing (20%)

• Coordinatemaintain and distribute unit stewardship and marketing materials to support donor relations and engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with student workers on stewardship cards communications and donor appreciation projects.
  

Stewardship Operations & Administration (20%)

• Monitor and support pledge management activities including follow-up and coordination related to donor commitments.
• Assistwith stewardship reporting and administrative processes that support donor engagement and recognition efforts.
  

Other duties as assigned.


JOB COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE:
Education & Certifications-

• Bachelors degree in business administration marketing and communications nonprofit management humanities or relatedâfieldsrequired.
  

Experience-

• Minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience.
• Experience infundraising stewardship or donor relations preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Senseof humor and experience having fun!

OrganizationalCompetencies-

• Effective Communication:âProactively ensures effective communication throughout the organization; makes relevant contributions to discussions and meetings giving clear and conciseexplanations and sticking to the point; chooses language and communicationâmethodâto suit the audience reframes and articulates to help others understand; asks questions to check understanding whenâdisseminatingâinformation.
• Execution & Initiative:âMotivates self and others to achieve the best results displaying energy drive and a desire to succeed; enlists the support of others as necessary to overcome resistance; supervises cross-functional project team execution on tasks to meet stated objectives; helps other employeesâgain the skills and experience they need to contribute; proactively outlines milestones outcomes and deliverables and effectively communicates them to internal and external stakeholders.
• Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills:âDevelops and nurtures formal & informal relationships with a wide circle of people beyond those involved in current activities including potential donors stakeholders and information links; encourages collaboration among colleagues departments and entire organization to achieve results; compromises handles conflicts seeks common ground articulates own and others goals; stays focused on positive win-win outcomes; seeks input on how to leverage existing processes to improve the donor experience; translates ideas into action.
• Problem Solving/Judgment:âGains understanding of how to apply approved policies and procedures; when and why escalation of issues is needed and to whom and communicates decisions and desired outcomes to others; anticipates the outcome of a single decision; recognizes problems in advance systematically gathers information to define the root cause breaks down complex information into component parts develops alternatives seeks input from others selects and recommends the best solution.â
• Adaptability/Flexibility:âEmbraces complex orâfirst-timeâproblems as opportunities to learn and incorporate new skills; flexes style based on immediate needs; accepts responsibility for implementing change; evaluates and manages resources needed to implement change; personally supports (in words and actions) organizational direction and change agenda.
• Courage & Conviction:âTakes responsibility for individual & project outcomes regardless of success and learns from all results; encourages candid responses feedbackânew ideasâand conflicting opinions.
• Donor Centered:âTakes time to actively learn about the stated needs by asking questions exploring how to unite the donors and universitys passions and priorities;âanticipatesâcustomer needs and proactively makes recommendations.â

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to communicate effectively in person by phone and via video conferencing. Requires frequent repetitive motions whenoperatingcomputers telephones and standardoffice equipment. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer attending meetings orparticipatingin events. This role includes traveling locally for meetings and university events which may include walking on campus and navigating varied environments.â Requires a valid drivers license. Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support fundraising events and donor engagement activities. Ability to lift carry push or pull materials weighing up to approximately 20 pounds.

Required Experience:

Manager