Associate Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship
New River Community College, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Job Title
Associate Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship
Department VP Institutional Advancement
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Staff
Pay Range Exempt
Salary Range $85,000 - $95,000 / year
Fund Source Federal/Grant
Job Summary Reporting to and partnering with the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services and Donor Relations, the Associate Director of Donor Relations is a strategic and hands‑on professional responsible for implementing and managing comprehensive donor relations and stewardship initiatives across Morgan State University. This role functions as a change agent, leading innovative stewardship efforts, managing high-level projects, and collaborating across the organization to ensure donors are recognized, engaged, and informed of the impact of their philanthropy. The Associate Director does not have direct reports but works closely with Development officers, Foundation staff, Advancement Services, and academic partners to ensure seamless execution of donor relations programs. The Associate Director is responsible for managing day-to-day donor stewardship, producing communications and reports, coordinating recognition events, and overseeing scholarship and program fund stewardship.
Responsibilities
Strategic Stewardship and Donor Engagement
Develops and executes donor relations and stewardship initiatives aligned with University fundraising priorities.
Serves as a change agent to enhance donor recognition, engagement, and stewardship practices.
Collaborates with gift officers to create customized stewardship plans for donors and prospects.
Builds and maintains strong cross‑functional relationships to support consistent donor engagement and communications.
Donor Communications and Reporting
Drafts, edits, and manages donor communications, including acknowledgment letters, impact reports, and personalized updates.
Partners with the Advancement Communications team to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
Produces accurate endowment and scholarship fund reports for donors in collaboration with Foundation Operations and campus partners.
Scholarship and Program Fund Stewardship
Coordinates the awarding and reporting of scholarships and designated program funds to ensure alignment with donor intent and institutional priorities.
Collects and compiles student and program stories for inclusion in donor reports.
Provides guidance and support to Development officers and other campus stakeholders on fund stewardship practices.
Events and Recognition
Coordinates and implements donor recognition events, dedications, and other stewardship-related activities in collaboration with Advancement colleagues.
Develops innovative strategies to enhance donor experiences and demonstrate the impact of giving.
Data Management and Process Improvement
Maintains accurate donor records and stewardship tracking in the CRM system.
Monitors, tracks, and reports on donor engagement and stewardship activities.
Identifies and recommends improvements to processes to enhance operational efficiency and donor experience.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, or related field required.
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in donor relations, stewardship, advancement, or related nonprofit/higher education role is required.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated ability to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on project management.
Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
Excellent organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
Experience with donor database systems and stewardship tracking tools preferred.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and represent the University professionally.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number: ST01499
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Open Date: 01/26/2026
Job Close Date: 02/26/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant: Please enter three professional references on the References page of the application.
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Department VP Institutional Advancement
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Staff
Pay Range Exempt
Salary Range $85,000 - $95,000 / year
Fund Source Federal/Grant
Job Summary Reporting to and partnering with the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services and Donor Relations, the Associate Director of Donor Relations is a strategic and hands‑on professional responsible for implementing and managing comprehensive donor relations and stewardship initiatives across Morgan State University. This role functions as a change agent, leading innovative stewardship efforts, managing high-level projects, and collaborating across the organization to ensure donors are recognized, engaged, and informed of the impact of their philanthropy. The Associate Director does not have direct reports but works closely with Development officers, Foundation staff, Advancement Services, and academic partners to ensure seamless execution of donor relations programs. The Associate Director is responsible for managing day-to-day donor stewardship, producing communications and reports, coordinating recognition events, and overseeing scholarship and program fund stewardship.
Responsibilities
Strategic Stewardship and Donor Engagement
Develops and executes donor relations and stewardship initiatives aligned with University fundraising priorities.
Serves as a change agent to enhance donor recognition, engagement, and stewardship practices.
Collaborates with gift officers to create customized stewardship plans for donors and prospects.
Builds and maintains strong cross‑functional relationships to support consistent donor engagement and communications.
Donor Communications and Reporting
Drafts, edits, and manages donor communications, including acknowledgment letters, impact reports, and personalized updates.
Partners with the Advancement Communications team to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
Produces accurate endowment and scholarship fund reports for donors in collaboration with Foundation Operations and campus partners.
Scholarship and Program Fund Stewardship
Coordinates the awarding and reporting of scholarships and designated program funds to ensure alignment with donor intent and institutional priorities.
Collects and compiles student and program stories for inclusion in donor reports.
Provides guidance and support to Development officers and other campus stakeholders on fund stewardship practices.
Events and Recognition
Coordinates and implements donor recognition events, dedications, and other stewardship-related activities in collaboration with Advancement colleagues.
Develops innovative strategies to enhance donor experiences and demonstrate the impact of giving.
Data Management and Process Improvement
Maintains accurate donor records and stewardship tracking in the CRM system.
Monitors, tracks, and reports on donor engagement and stewardship activities.
Identifies and recommends improvements to processes to enhance operational efficiency and donor experience.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, or related field required.
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in donor relations, stewardship, advancement, or related nonprofit/higher education role is required.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated ability to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on project management.
Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
Excellent organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
Experience with donor database systems and stewardship tracking tools preferred.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and represent the University professionally.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number: ST01499
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Open Date: 01/26/2026
Job Close Date: 02/26/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant: Please enter three professional references on the References page of the application.
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