The Assistant Director of Stewardship will support and execute programs that cultivate,
acknowledge, recognize, and steward donors of and gifts to the College. This position is
responsible for the implementation, tracking and administrative oversight of stewardship
and other projects that have identified objectives, outcomes and deliverables. The
Assistant Director of Stewardship will engage with multiple project collaborators and
stakeholders. The incumbent is a sound decision maker, reliable colleague, effective
relationship builder, and can successfully manage multiple projects and competing
priorities. The incumbent will be able to work independently to meet deadlines, take the
initiative to obtain necessary resources and assistance, and regularly report out on the
progress and outcomes of individual projects and programs.

This position will plan and execute (in conjunction with the Office of Special Events) exciting and well-established annual presidential donor relations events that are geared toward this level of donor including: Terrapin Loyal (for donors who have given 30 years or more to the university), the Presidential Parents Leadership Brunch during the university’s Family Weekend, and collaborate on launching, planning, and executing the bi-annual Maryland Women’s Society event and meetings.

This position will manage impact communications for central and Presidential priority funds such as the Maryland Promise Program, Keep Me Maryland Fund, Student Crisis Fund, Campus Pantry and the Maryland Women’s Society Fund. Additionally, this position will conceptualize, execute and enhance strategic annual giving donor recognition communications, donor anniversary outreach, and oversee campus-wide stewardship touchpoints for the university’s annual giving events (Giving Day; Giving Tuesday.).

This position will manage efforts to increase donor retention and offer cultivation opportunities through building out and expanding university-wide donor recognition programs focused on annual giving and leadership donors and manage their strategic communication and outreach efforts.

Reporting to and working in close partnership with the Chief Development Officer for the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS), the Director, Donor Relations (DDR) will design a comprehensive program that delivers highly tailored and innovative donor communications and experiences inclusive of message development, donor recognition, gift acknowledgements, endowment and impact reporting, donor and scholarship stewardship, and fund development and utilization.

The DDR will define standardized workflows and business processes – in collaboration with UMAF colleagues including gift officers, central donor relations, and annual giving as well as SBS faculty and staff – that deliver consistent, clear, and timely product sets and messaging, and materials that complement the full spectrum of advancement work at UMAF. They will set the schedule of reports and communication that support UMAF’s comprehensive and annual fundraising campaigns and implement special recognition awards and activities for donors through a range of channels such as events, media, and video. With a focus on data, the DDR will also ensure data integrity and track results to help inform and drive decisions about future initiatives and strategies.

The ideal candidate will bring five years of experience conceiving and implementing advancement communications and stewardship programs, ideally in complex institutional environments. They will demonstrate excellent project management skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and internal and external business partners. They will be creative, strategic, and offer skills in process development that will help structure the work of a busy team; and will be collaborative, data-driven, and organized, with demonstrated ability to cultivate productive, collaborative relationships with UMAF colleagues, SBS faculty, and staff across the university.

In partnership with and reporting to the Senior Associate Director Fund Stewardship & Compliance, the Associate Director for Fund Stewardship & Compliance is an integral member of the University’s central Stewardship & Donor Relations (SDR) team. With accountability and continuous improvement top of mind, the Associate Director sets the stage for successfully demonstrating donor impact by proactively engaging with unit-based development, finance, and financial aid colleagues on effective restricted funds management and working thoughtfully with University partners such as Gifts & Records, General Accounting, and General Counsel to inform resources and training related to the establishment and administration of donor-restricted funds.

The Associate Director will play a key role in refining a comprehensive, donor-centric strategy around fund management, working closely with SDR’s Stewardship & Donor Communications and Donor Engagement & Recognition Relations sub-teams to improve fund data collection and guide regular, comprehensive fund auditing that empowers units to have greater autonomy over their own fund utilization and compliance efforts. This position is responsible for building meaningful connections and working collaboratively with academic and financial partners to encourage fund compliance and integrity in spending. The Associate Director will remain current on industry best practice, including CASE Reporting Standards, and support the development of fund terms, regularly drafting gift agreements and amendments, as well as fielding requests for fund research and documentation.

Advance the mission of Sisters of the Holy Names by leading the Development office staff to secure needed resources through strong fundraising and public relations programs. Work collaboratively with Development team to maximize the individual strengths of each team member.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead a comprehensive development program to support ministries and missions of the Sisters worldwide, and to provide retirement funding for retired Sisters.

Work with the Province Leadership Team (PLT) to create an annual development plan with goals and strategies for major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation giving and planned giving.

Ensure regular communication with the Development team to analyze and adjust strategies and goals.

Maintain an active portfolio of donors and prospective donors for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.

Prepare the annual budget and provide regular accountability reports to the PLT and Development team.

Ensure accurate record keeping. Guarantee all fundraising activities follow legal and ethical standards,
including tax regulations, donor preferences and privacy laws.

Elevate donor experiences as Senior Director of Donor Relations at Michigan State University! Develop and implement innovative, campus-wide strategies that enhance donor satisfaction and drive fundraising growth. If you have a proven track record in stewardship, excellent communication skills, and a passion for philanthropy, join us to create lasting impacts. Apply now and be part of our inspiring journey!

The Senior Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement Officer will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and successfully stewarding qualified prospects and donors with a capacity of contributing gifts of $10,000-$25,000+. The position is a key member of the Advancement and Alumni Engagement team and will help ensure the success of IES Abroad’s philanthropic initiatives and goals.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Donor Engagement & Recognition, the Senior Donor Engagement Officer is an integral and highly visible member of the University’s central Stewardship and Donor Relations (SDR) team.

In partnership with the Senior Associate Director, this position will play a key role in creating and improving the design and execution of stewardship plans that appropriately recognize and celebrate donor impact. The Senior Donor Engagement Officer will join strategic fundraising conversations with principal gifts and major gifts colleagues to understand opportunities and challenges influencing donor stewardship and ideate stewardship strategies. In collaboration with SDR team leadership, this position will facilitate the creation, update, and execution of reports intended to inform individualized stewardship plans, capture stewardship efforts, automate reminders/upcoming actions, and report out on the success of the program. As needed and as appropriate, this position will facilitate donor engagement opportunities with fund recipients.

The Senior Donor Engagement Officer will promote continuous improvement and inform strategy through the identification and implementation of best practices. This position will regularly assist the Donor Engagement & Recognition team by drafting communications and acknowledgements, and assisting in the team’s strategy around the University’s named spaces.

As an integral member of the Medical Advancement Strategic Engagement team, the Director of Engagement Operations, will be responsible for developing creative printed and digital materials to report, recognize and celebrate philanthropic commitments of donors to the School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center. The position will work closely with University Advancement’s Donor Relations and Stewardship teams, other medical engagement directors and faculty to create the materials and establish best practices related to stewardship and donor acknowledgment. The successful applicant for this role will be well organized, an experienced writer and a strategic thinker who is naturally curious and enjoys peeling away layers of information to find answers and creative ways to show impact and steward donors.  

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is looking for a talented Stewardship Program Manager. The Stewardship Program Manager is an integral project management and support role on the Wisconsin Medicine Stewardship Team. Primary job duties include overseeing the gift acknowledgment program, serving as a project lead for stewardship initiatives, managing the tribute notification program and assisting in the execution of the Tier-Based impact reporting program. This position is a hybrid role and will require you to work in the office at least two days weekly.

Aim High is now seeking a relational and community-oriented VP of development to join the team. The VP of development oversees all aspects of philanthropy, which is the primary source of revenue for Aim High. The VP reports to the CEO and leads a small team of development professionals. Early priorities will include developing relationships with Aim High’s staff and current and prospective donors, in addition to working closely with the CEO to share Aim High’s mission and impact with the broader community. Aim High looks forward to welcoming the VP to start later this fall.

The University Advancement Office is committed to creating an anti-racist environment that addresses and works to eliminate inequities and all forms of oppression, while celebrating different cultures. We are looking for team members from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the complex issues surrounding implicit bias, and other systemic oppressions, as well as a commitment to the university’s mission, vision, and values, with the goal of developing an equitable and inclusive work environment.