Stewardship Officer, Danforth and University Initiatives - University Advancement

Position Summary

Washington University seeks an advancement professional for the position of Stewardship Officer. University Advancement strives to advance the mission of the school by creating a culture of philanthropy among alumni, students, faculty, and friends. This role involves managing donor recognition activities, reporting on gift impact, and fostering strong relationships between the organization and its supporters. The Stewardship Officer plays a key role in enhancing donor satisfaction and fostering long-term donor engagement.

• Manage high-level stewardship efforts for key school and unit constituents: support installations & lectures; support stewardship programming; targeted donor messaging and special reports; support memorials and other special events; fund administration.
• Coordinate the acknowledgment process with academic leadership as appropriate: high-level acknowledgment work; support Dean’s office and/or program director’s information needs (ARCH data pulls).
• Impact reports: develop high-level impact reports; develop support materials and collate information for the donor relations team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Typically sitting at a desk.
• Travel as required on campus and assist with both on-campus and off-campus events.
• Some evening and early morning hours may be required.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education: Bachelor's degree

Certifications: No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience: Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

• Value placed on organizational loyalty, commitment, pride, integrity, mutual respect, and collegial openness.
• Development experience in a complex university environment.
• A deep appreciation for and the ability to articulate the mission and aspirations of the Washington University.
• Desire to play a meaningful role in the University community and to share in its commitment to research and education.
• Comfort working in an environment that emphasizes measurable fundraising goals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies within a complex organization.
• A strong work ethic with the capacity to work independently supported by commitment and follow through.

Education: Master's degree

Certifications: No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience: Fundraising with a track record of successful solicitations or related (1 Year)

Skills: Analytical Thinking, Building Trust, Confidentiality, Fundraising, High-Integrity, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Problem Solving, Project Administration, Project Leadership, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Strategic Thinking, Work Collaboratively, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade: G11

Salary Range: $53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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