DONOR RELATIONS GURU

Davidson College

Davidson, NC

Salary Minimum: $80,000

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The Director of Donor Relations oversees stewardship strategies that effectively demonstrate the impact of philanthropy at Davidson College. The Director is charged with ensuring funds are expended according to donor directions, that acknowledgments are timely and personal, and that leadership donors receive additional stewardship touches as needed. Strong collaboration with senior leadership, fundraisers, and fund managers is essential. The position reports to the Associate Vice President for Engagement and serves as a member of cross-campus oversight committees for restricted purpose funds.

University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, MB

Salary Range: $50,769–$71,599

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Are you passionate about generosity? Do you embody an attitude of gratitude? Do you have a donor-centred mindset? Are you knowledgeable in the Four Pillars of Donor Relations?

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We are revolutionizing the donor experience at UM and are looking for a new member of our dynamic and dedicated team. Our core principles of respect, accountability, transparency, and excellence guide all our efforts in projects large and small.

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The Donor Stewardship Officer will be a problem solver, collaborator, independent contributor, and self-starter who gets excited by a challenge and maintains a high standard of excellence.

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Reporting to the Director, Donor Stewardship, you bring strengths in project management, customer service, and impact storytelling, and are motivated to keep the donor experience at the centre of all that you do. Your combination of skills, passion, and commitment will make you successful in this role.

The Girls’ Middle School

Palo Alto, CA

Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000

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The Girls’ Middle School (GMS) is an inspiring, mission-driven, independent school serving 200 girls* in grades 6-8. Located in Palo Alto, GMS provides students with a robust curriculum and inclusive learning environment, designed to allow girls to explore a wide variety of interests and academic subjects. GMS helps to develop each girl’s self-confidence and ignite personal passions as students navigate the complex and fragile time of middle school.

GMS now seeks a director of advancement to help the school achieve an ambitious list of annual and long-term fundraising goals. Yearly targets include not just a traditional annual fund, but also a separate fund that supports 15% of families with full-ride scholarships, so that a diverse array of students can experience not just a transformative middle school education but also receive additional support during and after their tenure at GMS. The director of advancement will have the opportunity to build upon an existing culture of philanthropy at the school, and cultivate relationships within the GMS community as well with donors, benefactors, and foundations throughout the Bay Area. This position reports to the head of school and starts this summer. This is an on-site position requiring continued presence in both the school and donor communities to build relationships. However, in the spirit of wanting to find the best possible candidate the head of school is willing to explore the possibility of a hybrid or flexible engagement with some amount of remote work.

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Norfolk, VA

Salary Range: $83,000 - $93,000

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This position is responsible for designing, implementing and coordinating an institution-wide, comprehensive stewardship program that appropriately and consistently promotes interaction with and recognition of donors at all levels. This position’s role is to sustain positive and mutually-rewarding relations between EVMS and its donors; partner with development directors to determine the best strategies for effective stewardship of donors; maintain ongoing and active networking with internal and external constituencies; coordinate recognition events for major gift donors and coordinate various activities for the EVMS’s giving donor societies.

UC San Diego

San Diego, CA

Salary Range: $63,400 - $80,000

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Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, Student Success and Parent Program, the Assistant Director of Development, Chancellor's Associates is responsible for delivering and overseeing the execution of a donor-centric campus campaign for Chancellor's Associates that helps advance the mission of UC San Diego. In this role, the Assistant Director will plan and implement strategies for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding leadership, special and high-end annual gifts.

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The Assistant Director will play a critical role in identifying and recruiting volunteers for the Chancellor's Associates Council and collaborate with campus volunteers and Advancement colleagues to help strengthen a culture of philanthropy on our campus and help build a sustainable prospect and donor pipeline. In addition, the Assistant Director will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing budget and revenue projections, as well as event and data management, and donor relations activities.

UVA McIntire School of Commerce Foundation

Charlottesville, VA (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $55,000- $65,000

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In collaboration with McIntire Advancement and UVA Advancement, the Assistant Director of
Stewardship will develop stewardship communications that convey recognition and
appreciation, including prompt, accurate, and personalized gift acknowledgments. The person in this position will coordinate and implement cultivation and stewardship programs for McIntire School Foundation donors.

Working closely with the Senior Director of Annual Giving & Advancement Operations, this position will also support annual endowment and scholarship reporting initiatives, lead efforts and events to educate McIntire School students about the impact of philanthropy and help execute a comprehensive strategy for the stewardship and donor engagement efforts for McIntire’s Inspire the Next Century campaign.

RWJBarnabas Health

New Brunswick, NJ

Salary Range: $58,240 - $81,536

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RWJ New Brunswick is looking for a Development Officer to support, plan and implement strategies to grow fundraising efforts primarily through qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual donors, with emphasis on major gifts. The Development Officer will play an integral role in refining and executing a formal moves management program to support general operations and targeted program initiatives via excellent donor stewardship and donor relations.

RWJBarnabas Health

New Brunswick, NJ

Salary Range: $58,240 - $81,536

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RWJ New Brunswick is looking for a Development Officer to support, plan and implement strategies to grow fundraising efforts primarily through qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual donors, with emphasis on major gifts. The Development Officer will play an integral role in refining and executing a formal moves management program to support general operations and targeted program initiatives via excellent donor stewardship and donor relations.

Windmill Hill Consulting

Remote (Part-Time)

Salary Range: $2,200/month

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Windmill Hill Consulting LLC (WHC) is a fundraising consultancy based in the
Washington DC Metro area. We help non-profit organizations of all sizes peels through the
layers and develop a profitable fundraising plan that focuses on the tools, skills resources, and strategies they need to successfully grow their revenue.Our team is growing and we are seeking a seasoned and energetic professional with background/expertise in nonprofits and operations to join WHC as an Operations Manager. This is a part-time, contract-based position expected to be 20-25 hours/month with flexibility for additional hours, as needed. This position will also be remote.

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI (remote, local)

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000

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You will support the annual endowment reporting process, including procedures for maintaining accurate gift fund information, sharing of data with School/College/Unit partners, and production of annual endowment reports. You will develop other types of financial reporting and gift fund management tools, help development partners with financial gift fund queries, and prepare customized financial reports to support gift officers with their donor cultivation strategy.

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Additionally, you will work with others on the OUD Stewardship and Donor Relations team to provide exceptional customer service to the university's donors and members of the U-M community, and maintain expertise in all aspects of stewardship projects in partnership with team members to accomplish departmental goals and deadlines.

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

Salary Range: $49,800 - $66,400 (Hybrid)

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The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Stewardship team leads a consistent, comprehensive, and equitable stewardship program of recognition and engagement of all donors to CFAES to further the college’s efforts of private financial support. Our philosophy of donor-focused stewardship is reflective in everything we do by building lifelong relationships with donors and instill trust that their gifts are supporting the success of the college and the university.

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The Donor Experience Senior Associate will support the priorities and mission of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, and serve as the team’s liaison to departmental fiscal officers and scholarship administrators.

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

Salary Range: $53,800 - $71,700

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Advancement Consultants for the College of Arts and Sciences (ASC) serve as a conduit of information and strategy between college leadership and fundraisers, stewardship, and engagement staff to advance the collaborative effort of moving gifts forward. Consultants maintain a current, deep knowledge of the strategic goals and funding priorities of the college and departments and partner closely with front-line fundraisers, donor relations officers and engagement officers, to align opportunities for support with donor goals.  

Lurie Children's Hospital 

Chicago, IL

Salary Range: $59,280 - $96,720

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This position provides thoughtful and strategic direction as the Donor Relations team handles four primary areas of programming critical to deepening life-long donor relationships:  acknowledgement, recognition, stewardship and accountability. This position focuses attention on strategic acknowledgement and stewardship programs, by working closely with Prospect Managers and leadership throughout the Foundation, as well as staff throughout the Medical Center.  

2Life Communities

Brighton, MA (Hybrid)

Salary Range: 70,000 - $75,000

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2LIFE COMMUNITIES provides superior housing to older adults of all backgrounds who can thrive independently within a supportive environment. They are a mission-driven organization with a vision whereby all older adults have the opportunity to age in community – to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic and supportive environment. They are continually evolving support services to meet the needs of our diverse residents as they age. The Donor Relations Officer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and coordinating a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship system that promotes interaction with and recognition of individual donors, corporations and foundations. 

Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association

Madison, WI (Hybrid)

Salary Minimum: $49,000 - $65,000

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The Stewardship Program Manager is responsible for developing content for donor gratitude and impact communications for the Wisconsin Medicine Advancement Group. Primary job duties include managing the gift acknowledgement program, partnering in the execution of the Tier-Based impact reporting program, serving as a project manager for stewardship initiatives and developing content for medical principal gift donor impact reporting.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Salary Minimum: $90,000

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The Director of Donor Relations, under the guidance of the Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement, will be responsible for creating the annual stewardship plan, setting the strategic direction for all donor stewardship, and creating and implementing the strategies and tactics to implement the stewardship plan. This stewardship plan will rely on industry best practices tailored for the Catholic Charities donor community. The goal of the plan will be to increase donor retention and upgrade of gifts, in partnership with the Annual Giving, Special Events, and Major and Principal Giving teams, through exceptional stewardship, tailored by giving level and interest of donors. This role has a hybrid schedule.

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, MO

Salary Range: $70,300 - $90,000

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The Director of Stewardship reports to the Senior Director of Strategic Engagement within Medical Advancement and is responsible for creating printed and digital materials used to report, recognize and celebrate the major philanthropic commitments of donors to the School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center. The successful applicant for this role will be an experienced writer, creative thinker, team player, and innovative professional accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment.

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, MO

Salary Range: $70,300 - $90,000

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Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Engagement (SE), the Director of Donor Relations (DODR) will be responsible for planning, designing and implementing strategies to ensure the School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center is providing donors and prospects with the service and attention that ensures an exceptionally positive and fulfilling philanthropic experience. This is a new and key position in Medical Advancement and the incumbent will envision and build the Donor Relations Program with the possibility of hiring additional Donor Relations Officers.

ASU Foundation

Tempe, AZ (Hybrid)

Salary Minimum: $70,000

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The Associate Director of Donor Relations serves as an integral part of a team that is responsible for advancing ASUF’s relationships with benefactors to provide a positive experience, enhance donor retention, and facilitate future giving. The Associate Director will design a critical communications program that acknowledges and recognizes donors for their philanthropy, expresses gratitude and demonstrates the impact of donor investments in a timely, meaningful, and personalized manner through a coordinated, strategic plan. They will work directly with the entire donor relations team, unit development leads and gift officers, and multiple teams across ASU Enterprise Partners (EP) to create a gratitude plan and implement donor relations projects and retention strategies. This position reports directly to the Sr. Director, Donor Relations and has supervisory responsibilities.

NC State University
Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $50,000 - $54,000

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The Stewardship Officer is an important new position within the Office of Development Communications and Stewardship and is responsible for serving as a liaison with the college/unit – College of Natural Resources (CNR). The position will be the donor stewardship advocate, resource, and expert for the college while maintaining a strong working relationship with associated staff.

 

In this role, the Stewardship Officer works with the Development Communications and Stewardship team to manage and implement stewardship strategies, which align with the college/unit and overall university’s stewardship goals.

NC State University
Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $50,000 - $54,000

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The Stewardship Officer position will focus on scholarships is an important new position within the Office of Development Communications and Stewardship and will work with campus partners to effectively steward scholarship donors through the creation of a centralized scholarship reporting program.

Successful development and coordination of scholarship stewardship require engagement and collaboration with staff from assigned colleges, the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid, university leadership, and other key campus partners. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Stewardship.

Open Window School
Bellevue, WA

Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000

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Open Window School is thrilled to announce a national search for a Director of Institutional Advancement and Strategy charged with building a strong and lasting culture of philanthropy to support the school now and in the future.  Located in Bellevue, Washington in the greater Seattle metropolitan area, Open Window nurtures and inspires students of high intellectual potential in kindergarten through grade eight.  

This new leadership role will bring together the current Director of Development, Director of Parent Relations and Community Events, the Development Associate, and the Director of Communications to form a dynamic, community-oriented Advancement Department. Last year, Open Window began a $10M capital campaign that has three primary goals: Access, Excellence, and Opportunity Capital. To get this campaign off the ground, the school has leveraged the support of a leading external consulting firm to design and execute early strategy. Open Window has not undertaken a major philanthropic endeavor like this for over a decade. The Director of Institutional Advancement and Strategy will drive this campaign to a successful completion and lay the foundation for future giving. The school remains committed to a strong focus on community and connection and a set of vibrant annual giving events. The school seeks a strong leader who takes initiative, is community minded, has high EQ, and loves school. The Director of Institutional Advancement and Strategy will report to the Head of School and start in the summer of 2023.

12M Recruiting is running the search on behalf of Open Window School.  Applications are due February 28. 

Just Detention International
Hybrid/Remote (Preferred vicinity to Los Angeles or Washington, D.C.)

Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000

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Just Detention International (JDI) is seeking a Development Director to help grow its fundraising capacity and increase our base of loyal individual donors. JDI is a health and human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention. The Development Director will join JDI’s development and communications teams and report to the Deputy Executive Director.

Purdue for Life Foundation
West Lafayette, IN (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000

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The Associate Vice President for Donor Relations and Stewardship will build, develop, and lead a comprehensive donor relations program and multi-year stewardship plan working closely and in conjunction with campus partners, senior PFL leadership, college units, Principal Gifts, and Broad-Based Campaigns. The person in this role will also oversee a matrixed and integrated donor relations and stewardship program that encompasses donor recognition, personalized acknowledgements, impact-driven reporting, and meaningful donor experiences that shows gratitude and inspires future giving. This leader will be responsible for creating a cross-functional team culture of high performance, excellence, and customer service and building trust and respect between the Donor Relations team and the broader PFL organization.

Purdue for Life Foundation

West Lafayette, IN

Salary Minimum: $50,000

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The Associate Director of Donor Relations will facilitate donor-centered stewardship through strategic touchpoints that show gratitude, enhance the donor experience, and inspire future gifts. The person in this role will work in collaboration with frontline fundraisers and centralized Donor Relations staff to develop, contribute, and monitor individualized stewardship plans for major gift donors, and  be responsible for developing and facilitate year-round scholarship and endowed fund stewardship activities and touchpoints that show impact and connect donors and students and faculty. 

University of Denver

Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000

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The Director, Donor Relations and Stewardship is a leader, thought partner, and subject-matter expert in the field of advancement. Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Principal Gifts, Donor Relations and Stewardship, this position is responsible designing, implementing, and directing an integrated and comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program that appropriately and consistently promotes interaction and connection with and recognition of donors at all levels. The Director will also serve as a key advisor to leaders and colleagues in advancement and across campus.

New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

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The Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship will serve as an integral strategist and program manager focusing on growing and elevating the stewardship model at New England Conservatory, to be a multi-pronged and personalized program that increases the goodwill and giving of current donors and facilitates the retention and upgrade of donors at all levels.

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This includes procuring NEC stories and content for use in outbound communications with donor and prospects populations, as well as focus on developing new stewardship initiatives and programs that align with fundraising priorities and strategies, particularly utilizing digital and video content. Examples include the development of an annual leadership giving brand and recognition program, and guiding and producing donor acknowledgement strategies and engagement, creating more personalized and targeted outreach based on constituency. The role will help support the development of donor loyalty and support the effort to not only retain those who give to NEC but to stimulate their increased engagement with the institution and promote upgraded giving.

University of Oregon Athletic Department
Eugene, OR

Salary Range: $48,000 - $55,000

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Under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director, the Special Events Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of special events, including but not limited to events for The Duck Athletic Fund, Athletic Department, University Advancement, the Office of the President, regional booster organizations, and select other university events. The Special Events Manager will be responsible for implementing the strategic plan developed by Oregon Athletics to engage the university’s diverse internal and external audiences including the greater community, alumni, friends, faculty, staff, volunteers, and donors. In addition, this position will maintain a systematic goal-setting process and a formal evaluation procedure for the athletic department and advancement events.

Columbia University

New York, NY (Hybrid)
Salary Range: $61,500 - $72,000

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The Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship is an integral member of Columbia University’s Office of Strategic Donor Relations and Stewardship team. The Assistant Director will project manage, edit, and draft targeted stewardship communications and narrative reports and strategically steward Columbia's most generous donors through special projects such as stewardship events, milestone recognition, and bespoke gifts. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Stewardship, the Assistant Director will be responsible for building positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and generating meaningful stewardship and engagement opportunities. 

Yale University

New Haven, CT
Salary Minimum: $78,000

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The Associate Director of Advancement Communications is a member of the Alumni Engagement and Development (AED) team. The Associate Director is responsible for articulating the goals and vision of complex initiatives, making a persuasive case for philanthropic support, and developing and implementing effective strategies for communicating with our key audiences, including, alumni donors, and friends.

The Associate Director of Advancement Communications reports to the Director of Donor Relations and is an integral part of the fundraising efforts at the School. This is an opportunity to shape a critical area of importance for a top law school with an engaged alumni base and a strong tradition of philanthropy. The Associate Director will serve as a catalyst for the growth of YLS’ philanthropic constituency, and enhanced relationships between alumni and the School.

UC San Diego

La Jolla, CA​ (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $63,400 - $142,800 

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Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, Student Success and Parent Program, the Assistant Director of Development, Chancellor's Associates is responsible for delivering and overseeing the execution of a donor-centric campus campaign for Chancellor's Associates that helps advance the mission of UC San Diego. In this role, the Assistant Director will plan and implement strategies for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding leadership, special and high-end annual gifts.

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The Assistant Director will play a critical role in identifying and recruiting volunteers for the Chancellor's Associates Council and collaborate with campus volunteers and Advancement colleagues to help strengthen a culture of philanthropy on our campus and help build a sustainable prospect and donor pipeline. In addition, the Assistant Director will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing budget and revenue projections, as well as event and data management, and donor relations activities.