Donor Stewardship and Engagement Director
- Western University of Health Sciences
- Pomona, CA, USA
- Feb 03, 2026
Job Description
Donor Stewardship and Engagement Director
Posting Number: A00962
Campus:
Department: 5501-External Relations
Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $115,000.00 Annually
Maximum $125,000.00 Annually
Job Summary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Principles and best practices of donor stewardship and philanthropic relationship management.
- High-touch donor service models and personalized engagement strategies for principal gift-level donors.
- Recognition programs and donor acknowledgment protocols in higher education or nonprofit settings.
- CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce, including donor data management and reporting.
- Institutional advancement operations and the role of donor experience in long-term fundraising success.
- Event coordination and protocol for VIP donor visits, exclusive experiences, and leadership interactions.
- Confidentiality standards and ethical considerations in donor relations.
Skills:
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential donor information.
- Proficiency in CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce.
Ability to:
- Represent WesternU with integrity, professionalism, and credibility.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality service under pressure.
- Collaborate with various departments, including fundraising, development, and stakeholder engagement, to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Demonstrate a commitment to humanism, diversity, and service to underserved communities.
- Bring Your Best Self to Work: Consistently demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity in interactions with colleagues, donors, and partners; foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture.
- Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism. Sustain a pioneering culture of bold innovation, courage, and passion. Display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others. Achieve excellence in all we do.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in donor relations or stewardship, preferably in higher education or nonprofit sectors.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer degree in communications, nonprofit management, public relations, or related field.
Posting Date: 01/30/2026
Closing Date: 1/30/2027
Essential Job Duties
To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/35419
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Western University of Health Sciences, located in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, is an independent nonprofit health professions university, conferring degrees in dental medicine, health sciences, medical sciences, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU Health, where the best in collaborative health care services is offered and WesternU Pet Health, where we enhance and prolong the loving relationship between families and their pets.
For over 45 years, WesternU has prepared health care professionals for long-term career success. Our educational approach is centered around humanistic values, so that our graduates treat every patient as the unique individual they are. WesternU also is one of the largest graduate schools for the health sciences in California and our Alumni rank among the top leaders in health care and medicine throughout the country and the world.
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