Manager, Donor Relations & Stewardship

Manager, Donor Relations & Stewardship

 

Dominican educates and prepares students to be ethical leaders and socially responsible global citizens who incorporate the Dominican values of study, reflection, community and service into their lives. The University is committed to diversity, sustainability and the integration of the liberal arts, the sciences and professional programs. Dominican University of California is an independent university offering the best of Liberal Arts combined with a rigorous professional education. Founded in 1890, Dominican enjoys an over century-long reputation for excellence in scholarship, research and community outreach. The University offers more than 60 academic programs that reflect the diversity and creativity of both the faculty and the students. With about 1,900 students and a student to faculty ratio of 10:1, Dominican is able to successfully blend the personal attention associated with smaller schools with the academic resources of a larger university.

 

Resume/CV and cover letter are required and must be attached in attachment section of the application process (Step 2). Refer to the posting instructions for any additional materials that may be required.

 

Refer to the Dominican Employment Page http://www.dominican.edu/about/employment/jobsfor adjunct opportunities and application instructions.

 

Title: Manager, Donor Relations & Stewardship

Department: Advancement

Division: Advancement

Reports to: Assistant Vice President, Alumni Engagement, Annual Fund & Advancement Services, Advancement

Supervises: n/a

Status: Exempt, Full-time

 

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing advancement activities in stewardship and donor relations that help illustrate to donors the impact of their giving. This position writes and/or reviews donor reports and newsletters, researches and develops prospect bios, and develops annual endowment summaries for donors. In addition, the Manager, Donor Relations & Stewardship supports frontline fundraising staff in the areas of stewardship, including reporting and events.

 

Responsibilities

 

• Design and write stewardship reports for donors to scholarships, endowed funds, and other funds

• Coordinate the request, collection, and review of scholarship recipient thank you letters, notes, videos, or other stewardship items.

• Write copy for a variety of communications, both print and electronic, including e-newsletters and event invitations

• Plan strategic stewardship events for donors

• Research and develop prospect bios for event briefings

• Manage Loyalty Giving Society

 

Required Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 2-5 years of experience working in advancement, with an understanding of the elements of the successful stewardship of donors

• Strong writing skills

• Experience with planning and executing events

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and donor databases

• Comfort with technology and social media

• Willingness to stay abreast of trends in the field

• Team Focus

 

Additional Position Information

 

• Open Until Filled

• Must be willing to consent to a background check

 

Dominican University of California is an independent, international, learner-centered university, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Dominican has a

1:10 teacher-to-student ratio, an average class size of 16, with a small-town feeling in a park- like campus. We blend interdisciplinary core courses, real-world studies, and small classes with close and supportive academic advising and mentoring.

 

Application Procedures

 

• Link to apply: https://apptrkr.com/1634534

 

• A cover letter is required.

 

• Compile resume/CV and cover letter in one pdf document and upload in the Resume/CV section.

 

• For further questions on the application process, please contact jobs@dominican.edu

 

Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment. We are committed in thought, word, and deed to recruiting and retaining a workforce that values the diversity of its student body. The University actively promotes an institutional culture that practices equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of all under-represented groups in higher education.

 

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