Director-Stewardship

Director of Stewardship
Location: Cheney, WA
Salary: $60,301 – $72,370 (depending on education, experience, and skills)
Term of Appointment: 12 months

Job Summary
The Director of Stewardship provides strategic leadership and oversight for an institution‑wide stewardship program. The role designs, implements, and documents stewardship practices across donor recognition, stewardship of funds, and stewardship ecosystem, ensuring alignment with the mission of the EWU Foundation and fostering long‑term philanthropic support.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and document a comprehensive stewardship system covering donors, funds, and the stewardship ecosystem.

Ensure donors are systematically recognized and informed of their impact through personalized stewardship recognition activities.

Oversee and report on endowed and non‑endowed funds, ensuring accurate and timely expenditure of donated capital.

Develop and maintain stewardship policies, procedures, and best practices, collaborating across departments to ensure consistency.

Coordinate stewardship activities with the Office of Philanthropy, Marketing & Communications, Advancement Services, and other stakeholders.

Manage stewardship and event budgets, and lead major stewardship events such as the Red Tie Gala.

Monitor stewardship trends and practices, advocating for continuous improvement and innovation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

At least three years of relevant experience in a development‑related role within higher education.

Knowledge of CRM systems and their use in stewardship.

Proven track record managing major donor stewardship or annual fund programs.

Strong ethical foundation and respect for donor confidentiality.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with colleagues and donors.

Strong organizational and detail‑oriented skills.

Positive attitude, flexibility, and a sense of humor.

Commitment to inclusive and responsive stewardship practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience planning donor‑facing events.

Higher‑education experience.

Experience managing a stewardship program.

Benefits

Health, disability, and retirement insurance.

Generous vacation and sick‑leave accruals.

12 paid holidays per year.

Tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members.

Discounted university sports tickets.

Access to campus workout facilities and free STA bus transportation.

EWU is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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