Stewardship Officer

Stewardship Officer

Position Type: Admin/Professional
Department: Advancement Services
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Pay Grade: MN9

Summary:

Principal Functional Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement donor stewardship and recognition programs that express appreciation and demonstrate impact for donors at all giving levels.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Advancement Division and current donors, ensuring timely communication, gratitude, and meaningful engagement.
• Collaborate with Development Officers to design and execute stewardship strategies that align with donor intent and institutional goals.
• Engage directly with donors to understand their interests, motivations, and priorities, ensuring their continued connection and satisfaction.
• Manage stewardship activities for endowed funds, scholarships, faculty support, and capital projects, ensuring appropriate recognition and reporting.
• Maintain detailed records of stewardship interactions and donor preferences in the university’s advancement database.

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to support fundraising, donor stewardship, and alumni engagement efforts.
• Align stewardship and communication plans with NEOMED’s overarching advancement and campaign goals.
• Write and produce high-quality communication materials that engage and inform donors and alumni about the outcomes of their giving.
• Create donor proposals, reports, and case statements that clearly articulate NEOMED’s mission, priorities, and the transformative impact of philanthropy.
• Manage a focused portfolio of donors at the permanent stewardship stage, collaborating with development officers to sustain engagement and demonstrate impact.

• Work collaboratively with Advancement colleagues, academic leadership, and administrative partners to ensure consistency and excellence in all stewardship activities.
• Support the planning and execution of donor and alumni recognition events
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of stewardship processes, recognition systems, and communication standards across the division.
• Utilize data and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of stewardship programs and recommend enhancements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in a writing role such as stewardship, donor relations, or nonprofit management, preferably within higher education or a similar sector.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to create clear, concise, and engaging content for various platforms.
• Proven track record of developing and managing stewardship programs or donor engagement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements:

Department Specific Information:

To apply, visit https://neomed.peopleadmin.com/postings/6103

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.

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