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University of Louisville Stewardship Specialist II (Assistant Director Donor Relations) in Louisville, Kentucky
Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 6 (Salaried)Position Description:The Stewardship Specialist II (Assistant Director of Donor Relations) will report directly to the Associate Director, Stewardship and will play a pivotal role in cultivating meaningful connections with donors, ensuring an unparalleled donor experience, and championing the overall advancement goals of the university. This position involves seamlessly intertwining donor engagement with development initiatives, ensuring a cohesive approach to cultivating philanthropic support for the university's growth and success. The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with the academic unit fundraisers to development stewardship strategies, acknowledgement & recognition strategies, as well as create and manage donor communication plans in conjunction with the communications and marketing team for the Office of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement.This position needs to develop and maintain positive and mutually rewarding relationships between the university and its donors; and partner with fundraising team members to determine the best strategies for effective stewardship of donors. This position requires the ability to generate creative solutions for recognizing and stewarding donors to advance the university's efforts to maintain and strengthen high-quality individual relationships with donors, and to think strategically about donor engagement.Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement stewardship strategies to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with donors.Develop and implement acknowledgment and recognition programs to express gratitude to donors at various giving levels.Create and manage personalized donor communication plans, ensuring timely and meaningful interactions.Collaborate with Development Officers to identify opportunities for donor engagement and recognition.Manage the scholarship award process, including coordination with academic departments and scholarship selection committees.Coordinate the creation and distribution of donor recognition materials and gifts.Support the planning and execution of events aimed at donor recognition and engagement.Collaborate with the events team to ensure seamless coordination of donor-related activities, both virtual and in-person.Assist in the creation of compelling materials, such as impact reports and success stories, to share with donors.Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in the university's database.Preferred QualificationsPreferred experience in non-profit fundraising or higher education. CompetenciesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent customer service skillsExperience in donor relations and knowledge of endowments.Please include a cover letter along with your resume in ONE attachment.University Advancement encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively on increasingly diverse teams, and will serve the increasingly diverse students we admit and want to attract.Benefits - The University of Louisville has an exceptional benefits package; to learn more about our benefits please visit hereCompensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.