Associate Director of Stewardship - Pomona College

At a glance

Pomona College is recruiting a stewardship and donor relations professional who can pair strong data and fund oversight with thoughtful relationship building that reinforces donor trust, integrity, and impact. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the center of complex stewardship work, translating detailed information across systems and stakeholders, and partnering closely with faculty, finance, and advancement colleagues to ensure gifts are managed and reported with care.

Fantastic career opportunity to partner with a respected leader and contribute to a growing, mission-driven advancement team at one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges.

Another Source’s client,
Pomona College
, is recruiting an Associate Director of Stewardship to join their team in Claremont, California. Here’s a little about Pomona College and the position they are recruiting for:

About the Opportunity

Pomona College - one of the nation’s premier liberal arts institutions—is seeking an Associate Director of Stewardship to play a visible and meaningful role in how philanthropic impact is stewarded, communicated, and experienced. Reporting to the Director of Stewardship, this role offers significant ownership, cross-campus collaboration, and leadership exposure, making it an ideal next step for an experienced stewardship or advancement professional ready to deepen your impact and grow your leadership skills.

Pomona is in an exciting moment. The College is in a major campaign phase, has had record-breaking fundraising years, and is ahead of pace. This role is part of ensuring that momentum is matched with strong, sustainable stewardship and fund administration practices.

The Role

The Associate Director of Stewardship ensures that donor intent is honored and that philanthropic investments are stewarded with accuracy, transparency, and care. This individual serves as a central connector—working closely with advancement colleagues, finance, investments, fund administrators, and campus partners to manage gift funds, oversee reporting and audits, and translate outcomes into meaningful donor experiences. Beyond technical stewardship, this role is about building trust—with donors, internal stakeholders, and students - through clear communication, strong systems, and thoughtful engagement strategies.

This position also supervises a Stewardship Coordinator, offering hands-on people leadership experience for candidates looking to expand their management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the stewardship lifecycle for endowed and current-use funds, including fund setup, reconciliation, audits, and reporting
• Oversee annual endowment and impact reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and compelling storytelling
• Partner with advancement, finance, and academic departments to ensure shared understanding of gift terms and fund usage
• Serve as a primary liaison for fund administrators and internal stakeholders regarding stewardship expectations
• Manage and improve stewardship processes, documentation, and systems across multiple platforms
• Plan and execute stewardship projects and campaigns, including donor communications and impact initiatives
• Collaborate on high-profile stewardship events that connect donors with students and programs
• Supervise, coach, and mentor a Stewardship Coordinator, supporting professional growth and performance
• Research best practices and recommend enhancements to strengthen stewardship effectiveness and donor confidence

The Ideal Candidate

• Pomona College is open to candidates who bring strong stewardship foundations and are ready to step into broader responsibility.
• Experience in fund administration, donor relations, stewardship, or gift management within higher education or a mission-driven nonprofit
• A demonstrated commitment to transparency, accountability, and donor trust
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with comfort managing complex data and systems
• Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships across diverse stakeholders
• Curiosity, learning orientation, and openness to feedback and mentorship
• Interest in…