Donor Relations and Stewardship Coordinator
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, us, 99164
**Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:**February 22, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.**Available Title(s):**1181-YN\_ADMINPRO - Development Coordinator**Business Title:**Donor Relations and Stewardship Coordinator**Employee Type:**Admin. Professional**Position Details:****The Opportunity:**The **Washington State University (******WSU)** Foundation** builds on the enthusiasm, pride and loyalty of the Cougar family to grow philanthropic relationships, broaden the base of alumni and donor engagement, and responsibly manage assets to advance WSU’s mission, vision and goals.As the **Donor Relations and Stewardship Coordinator,** you play a key role in strengthening the donor experience across the Washington State University system. In this role, you will support a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program through timely and meaningful acknowledgements, impact and endowment reporting, donor recognition, events, and system wide stewardship communications.Working both independently and collaboratively, you will conduct research, manage segmented mailing lists, coordinate reporting processes, and provide project support for donor recognition, impact pieces, events, and stewardship initiatives. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.**Additional Information:**This is a **full time** (**100%** FTE), **permanent**. This position is overtime **eligible.****Monthly Salary:** $3,750.85 - $5,397.56 | *Commensurate with experience and qualifications*
In accordance with , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
**Benefits:** WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the
and .**Required Qualifications:*** A Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience, which includes six (6) months of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments. A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.* Demonstrated experience writing and editing donor or customer-facing communications.* Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with proven accuracy in handling data and reports.* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.* Ability to use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM databases, spreadsheets, and digital communication tools.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Two (2) years of experience in donor relations, marketing, communications, fundraising/development, customer service, or a related field; or a combination of education and experience.* Experience in higher education or a non-profit fundraising environment.* Knowledge of philanthropy, donor relations, and stewardship best practices.* Experience with large, segmented mailings, templates, or communication matrixes.* Experience customizing donor communications or writing acknowledgment letters.* Strong proofreading, editing, and content development skills.* Experience analyzing donor or scholarship data.**Position Sponsorship Eligibility:** Not eligible for work visa sponsorship**About Department** -**Area/College:** WSU Advancement
**Department Name:** Donor Relations and Stewardship
**Location:** Pullman, WA 99163**\***This position is located in Pullman WA, and may be eligible for a remote or hybrid schedule\***Application Instructions:** Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
**External candidates**, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
**Current WSU Employees (internal candidates)**, before starting your Workday application, . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
**Background Check:** This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.**Time Type:**Full time**Position Term:**12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or .**Notice of Non-Discrimination**In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.More information, resources, and contact information are available here:WSU is Washington's land-grant university with campuses located in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. Additionally, research centers are located throughout the state, extension offices are located #J-18808-Ljbffr
In accordance with , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
**Benefits:** WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the
and .**Required Qualifications:*** A Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience, which includes six (6) months of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments. A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.* Demonstrated experience writing and editing donor or customer-facing communications.* Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with proven accuracy in handling data and reports.* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.* Ability to use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM databases, spreadsheets, and digital communication tools.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Two (2) years of experience in donor relations, marketing, communications, fundraising/development, customer service, or a related field; or a combination of education and experience.* Experience in higher education or a non-profit fundraising environment.* Knowledge of philanthropy, donor relations, and stewardship best practices.* Experience with large, segmented mailings, templates, or communication matrixes.* Experience customizing donor communications or writing acknowledgment letters.* Strong proofreading, editing, and content development skills.* Experience analyzing donor or scholarship data.**Position Sponsorship Eligibility:** Not eligible for work visa sponsorship**About Department** -**Area/College:** WSU Advancement
**Department Name:** Donor Relations and Stewardship
**Location:** Pullman, WA 99163**\***This position is located in Pullman WA, and may be eligible for a remote or hybrid schedule\***Application Instructions:** Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
**External candidates**, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
**Current WSU Employees (internal candidates)**, before starting your Workday application, . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
**Background Check:** This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.**Time Type:**Full time**Position Term:**12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or .**Notice of Non-Discrimination**In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.More information, resources, and contact information are available here:WSU is Washington's land-grant university with campuses located in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. Additionally, research centers are located throughout the state, extension offices are located #J-18808-Ljbffr