Associate Director of Donor Engagement

Job Description

The Associate Director of Donor Engagement plans and executes individualized stewardship strategies that deepen relationships between Miami University and its donors. This role strengthens fundraising outcomes by delivering personalized engagement for major gift donors, demonstrating the impact of their philanthropy, and building donor confidence that their gifts are meaningful, well‑stewarded investments. The Associate Director collaborates closely with development staff and campus partners who steward donor relationships, and this position serves as an integral member of the Stewardship and Donor Relations team, reporting to the Senior Director of Donor વડs.

• Collaborate proactively with development officers to design and implement individualized stewardship plans that strengthen relationships with major gift donors.
• Manage and maintain systems to track planned, in‑progress, and completed stewardship activities to ensure timely, strategic donor engagement.
• Partner with development officers to coordinate campus visits for donors and timely and effective follow‑up after donor meetings.
• Provide constituent stewardship support for one or more university divisions, including collecting impact statements, providing stewardship reports for department acknowledgement, and other support as needed.
• Support donor‑named spaces and recognition efforts, including maintaining the named spaces database, overseeing campus naming audits, supporting ribbon‑cutting events, and conducting research related to naming opportunities.
• Manage the university’s memorial bench and tree program.
• Coordinate events for the Prodesse Society, including planning an annual event during Alumni Weekend.
• Provide support for campus partners during #Move In Miami  in coordination with the Annual Giving Office, including event communications, pre‑event training, and on‑call support during the event.
• Serve as a liaison to UA and campus partners for Thank View usage and manage Thank View user access.
• Contribute to additional donor engagement initiatives and support the Stewardship and Donor Relations team as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience in project management.
• Experience in donor relations, development, hospitality, or customer service.
• Experience working collaboratively in a complex, deadline‑driven environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and campus partners; strong team orientation.
• Creative, solution‑oriented thinker with strong problem‑solving skills.

To be considered for this position please upload a resumeروس and cover letter.