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Spelman College

Stewardship Officer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Position Title Stewardship Officer Position Summary The Stewardship Officer reports to the Associate Director of Stewardship. This position will assist the Associate Director of Stewardship with the ...

Spelman College

Stewardship Officer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Position Title Stewardship Officer Position Summary The Stewardship Officer reports to the Associate Director of Stewardship. This position will assist the Associate Director of Stewardship with the ...

Museum of Science

Stewardship Manager

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$80K - $88K/yr

Why We Need You The Stewardship Manager is responsible for designing and executing donor stewardship strategies that ensure meaningful engagement, recognition, and retention of donors. This role ...

Museum of Science

Stewardship Manager

Boston, MA · On-site +1

Why We Need You The Stewardship Manager is responsible for designing and executing donor stewardship strategies that ensure meaningful engagement, recognition, and retention of donors. This role ...

Point Loma Nazarene University

Stewardship Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$27.32 - $30.74/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Join a mission-driven team at Point Loma Nazarene University as the Stewardship Manager. In this dynamic, full-time role, you will lead and enhance a comprehensive donor stewardship program that ...

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Point Loma Nazarene University

$27.32 - $30.74/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Join a mission-driven team at Point Loma Nazarene University as the Stewardship Manager. In this dynamic, full-time role, you will lead and enhance a comprehensive donor stewardship program that ...

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Museum of Science

Stewardship Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$80K - $88K/yr

Why We Need You The Stewardship Manager is responsible for designing and executing donor stewardship strategies that ensure meaningful engagement, recognition, and retention of donors. This role ...

Utah State University

Stewardship Coordinator

Logan, UT · On-site

$50K/yr

The Stewardship Coordinator collaborates closely with Advancement colleagues and partners across Utah State University to deliver exceptional donor stewardship experiences that strengthen engagement ...

St. Paul's School

Stewardship Coordinator

Concord, NH · On-site

$43K - $58K/yr

The stewardship coordinator is responsible for building upon and executing a comprehensive stewardship and recognition program that embodies the mission of St. Paul's School, meaningfully conveys ...

Utah State University

Stewardship Coordinator

Logan, UT · Hybrid

The Stewardship Coordinator collaborates closely with Advancement colleagues and partners across Utah State University to deliver exceptional donor stewardship experiences that strengthen engagement ...

Buncombe County

Stewardship Coordinator

Asheville, NC · On-site

$27.58 - $33.18/hr

Stewardship Coordinator Department: Agriculture and Land Resources External Hiring Range: $27.58 - $33.18 Compensation Grade: 2008 Posted Internally and Externally Buncombe County is hiring for our ...

Coalition Life

Stewardship Intern

Maryland Heights, MO · On-site

$15/hr

Stewardship Intern Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising while making a real, immediate impact on the world? Coalition Life, the nation's largest professional pro-life ...

Westminster Theological Seminary

Stewardship Ambassador

$15.25 - $19.75/hr

Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description The Westminster Stewardship Ambassador serves as a visible and relational representative of Westminster Theological Seminary in a designated region. The ...

CFS

Director of Stewardship

Naperville, IL · Hybrid

$50K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our client is a rapidly growing non-profit organization who are looking to add a Pastor, Director of Stewardship to their team. The organization has enjoyed incredible growth in the last few years ...

State of South Carolina

Stewardship Forester

Columbia, SC · On-site

$63K - $73K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Stewardship/Reforestation Opening Date: 02/19/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Class Code:: LD60 Position Number:: 60012264 Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Grade: GEN08 Hiring ...

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How much do stewardship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for stewardship in the United States is $22.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the main challenges faced in a stewardship role within nonprofit organizations?

Stewardship professionals in nonprofits often face the challenge of balancing personalized donor engagement with managing a large portfolio of supporters. They must ensure accurate record-keeping, timely acknowledgments, and meaningful updates to foster donor loyalty, all while collaborating closely with fundraising, communications, and program teams. Adapting to evolving donor expectations and leveraging new technologies for relationship management are also common hurdles. Strong organization and communication skills are essential to succeed and advance in this collaborative, mission-driven environment.

What is stewardship?

Stewardship jobs typically involve the responsible management and care of resources, assets, or relationships on behalf of an organization. In many cases, these roles are found in nonprofit organizations, universities, and environmental groups, where stewards ensure that donor contributions, land, or other resources are used efficiently and transparently. Duties can include donor relations, reporting, thanking contributors, and maintaining ethical standards. The goal is to foster trust and long-term support by demonstrating accountability and effective resource management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a stewardship coordinator?

To thrive as a Stewardship Coordinator, you need expertise in donor relations, fundraising principles, and database management, often supported by a degree in communications, nonprofit management, or a related field. Familiarity with donor management systems like Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce and proficiency in Microsoft Office are typically required. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills help build lasting relationships and manage multiple projects effectively. These skills are crucial for cultivating donor engagement and ensuring the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations.

What is the difference between Stewardship vs Conservation Technician?

AspectStewardshipConservation Technician
Required CredentialsTypically requires a degree in environmental science, ecology, or related fieldsOften requires a degree or certification in environmental science, biology, or related areas
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, habitat restoration sites, conservation projectsFieldwork, data collection, habitat management
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, non-profits, environmental organizationsGovernment agencies, conservation groups, research institutions
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in environmental conservationLearning about field technician roles in conservation efforts

While both Stewardship and Conservation Technicians work in environmental settings, stewardship focuses on managing and caring for natural resources through community engagement and habitat restoration. Conservation Technicians primarily assist with data collection, habitat monitoring, and implementing conservation plans. Both roles are vital in environmental preservation, often overlapping in fieldwork but differing in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Stewardship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,806 per year, or $22 per hour.

Stewardship Officer

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.
Position Title
Stewardship Officer
Position Summary
The Stewardship Officer reports to the Associate Director of Stewardship. This position will assist the Associate Director of Stewardship with the development and execution of a comprehensive stewardship program designed to ensure a seamless and effective donor relations/stewardship program, including but not limited to acknowledgment, engagement, and communications to steward, cultivate, and upgrade donors. The Stewardship Officer supports the Division of Institutional Advancement's internal systems, structures, and processes that enable the development team to meet and exceed the budget and operational goals and maintain the highest donor satisfaction and overall growth standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Works closely with the Director of Advancement Communications & Stewardship, and the Associate Director of Stewardship to craft correspondence for major and capital gift donors, including acknowledgments and other stewardship communications to individuals, corporations, foundations and other organizations.
  • Works closely with the Associate Director of Stewardship in implementation of the division's advancement stewardship plan, including department workflow, coordination, and prioritization of timelines; track deadlines for projects including print production and email distribution.
  • Designs personalized correspondence (letters, reports, etc.) to communicate with and inform donors on the impact of their gifts a scheduled as well as ad hoc basis.
  • Works closely and directly with the Assistant Director of Scholarship Management and Reporting and the IA Events team on initiatives to ensure that events for donors and prospects (including, but not limited to, scholarship donors and prospects) - including the Scholarship Luncheon, the Donor Appreciation Reception, and other stewardship initiatives and recognition events are planned, prepared and executed efficiently for participants (set-up, check-in materials, name tags, etc.).
  • Manages the production of the annual Donor Roll in collaboration with Advancement Services.
  • Manages True Blue Consistent Donor program and develops stewardship plans that attract additional high-level donors under leadership of Associate Director of Stewardship.
  • Ensures adherence to IA stewardship schedule and assists the Director of Advancement Communications & Stewardship and Associate Director of Stewardship in the planning and execution of the yearly stewardship plan for the Division.
  • Establishes and implements recordkeeping to document and evaluate the impact of the various fundraising projects and initiatives and assists in the development of donor communications (in the form of impact reports, scheduled monthly/quarterly/annual communication, etc.).
  • Works collaboratively as appropriate with the IA Events Staff and other divisional/campus partners to leverage existing college events as stewardship opportunities for college donors.
  • Provides excellent customer service addressing donor and potential donor questions, requests, and concerns related to gift acknowledgements.
  • Departmental Support
  • Tracks department expense budget including project budget for design and production of stewardship communication, stewardship events and other major activities.
  • Manages the calendar and scheduling of the Director of Advancement Communications & Stewardship and the Associate Director of Stewardship (as needed) and assist in managing the overall stewardship calendar.
  • Conducts routine audits of department's collateral supplies to ensure enough on hand (note cards, envelopes, letterhead, etc.) and place timely supply orders.
  • Submits requisitions, invoices, travel expense reports, tech requests and receipts to business office and follow up as needed to ensure that they are processed in a timely manner.
  • Supports and represents IA team as appropriate in Reunion, Homecoming, Founders Day, Christmas Carol Concert Reception, Commencement, and other events as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support departmental goals and priorities.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of related and progressive work experience is required. This position requires the ability to bring creative ideas to the donor relations/stewardship programs. Must possess a strong customer service focus, excellent written, verbal and time management skills are essential. Professional demeanor with the ability to interface with internal and external donors and potential donors with diplomacy and tact is essential. Independent judgment is necessary to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload with attention to detail. Work requires fact-finding and compilation skills plus ability to multi-task.
Excellent oral communication skills are required when presenting information and responding to questions from donors, potential donors, and the general public in one-on-one or group situations. Incumbent must be able to write business correspondence plus compose memos, letters, and e-mails. Also, must be able to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as professional journals, financial reports, and grant proposals.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a high level of mastery using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). In addition to producing correspondence, memos, and e-mails duties may involve assignments that require creating spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, use of Outlook, Banner Financial Module and Internet navigation.
Preferred Qualifications
None
Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions
None.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, walk, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office equipment, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to: reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stand, stoop or kneel and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
Shift
Days
% Travel Required
0%
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Work Location/Schedule:
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
FLSA
Exempt
Number of Vacancies
Anticipated Candidate Start Date
Position End Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SC0875P
Posting Open Date
Posting Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.

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