Stewardship Manager

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Description:

PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Director of Donor Relations, the Stewardship Manager plays a pivotal role in managing and enhancing the college's donor recognition and stewardship programs. The Stewardship Manager is responsible for developing and managing stewardship communications, creating customized annual reports on endowed funds, and overseeing the strategy and execution of programs for college giving societies. This role requires excellent writing, project management, and relationship-building skills, as well as creativity and flexibility in recognizing donors at all giving levels in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.Perform other duties as assigned.

• Manage recognition and strategy for Campaign gifts.
• Oversee strategy and execution of programs for College giving societies.
• Identify and recommend enhancements or additional recognition programming/touchpoints that complement fundraising efforts, with the goal of improving donor satisfaction, engagement, and retention.
• Identify and recommend programming and recognition for volunteers.
• Manage processes and policies around naming opportunities, including enhancements on tracking historical and new naming opportunities.
• Develop and manage customized annual reports on endowed funds to provide donors with the financial information and use of their fund.
• Develop and manage stewardship communications that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy for expendable funds, key fundraising initiatives/priorities, for various pools of donors.
• Work in partnership with internal offices and staff to ensure accurate information is accumulated, tracked, and maintained to prepare stewardship dashboards and reports.
• Develop reports and metrics to track effectiveness of recognition and naming opportunities strategies.
• Collaborate and assist the Director with various projects and events.
• Active support for the College's Principles of Community and Principles of Diversity in the performance of job duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Excellent writing skills, project management skills, ideally has worked in stewardship and donor relations at another organization.
• Creativity and flexibility in identifying the tools and resources needed for recognizing donors at all giving levels in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Experience utilizing various software applications, such as Blackbaud products, Raiser's Edge NXT, Excel, ThankView, MailChimp, etc.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external constituencies.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the job.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:

None.

OTHER:

HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:

This is a temporary status, full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt position.

The regular hours of this position are Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Hours may vary due to the needs of the College or department.

This position is expected to end on or before June 30, 2029. This position may be extended upon mutual agreement of both parties.

Salary rate range: $75,000-$85,000 annualized. The salary rate of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans.

Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters.Ability to hear within normal parameters.Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file.Ability to move about.Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages.

At-Will Employment

Regular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time.Scripps College is an At-Will employer.Employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.