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Spelman College

Stewardship Officer

Atlanta, GA

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 ...

Spelman College

Stewardship Officer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

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 ...

Crestview Management, LLC

Executive Steward

Atlanta, GA

$18 - $22/hr

Direct and lead stewarding staff effectively, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment that reflects the Marriott commitment to excellence. * Inventory and Ordering Excellence: Take ...

Columbia Sussex

Executive Steward

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Direct and lead stewarding staff effectively, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment that reflects the Marriott commitment to excellence. * Inventory and Ordering Excellence: Take ...

Chick-fil-A

Director

Snellville, GA

$23 - $28/hr

The Director role at Chick-fil-A Centerville Hwy will report directly to the Executive Leadership ... Steward development amongst team * Strategic planning * Meet monthly customer satisfaction goals

Chick-fil-A

Director

Snellville, GA

$23 - $28/hr

The Director role at Chick-fil-A Centerville Hwy will report directly to the Executive Leadership ... Steward development amongst team * Strategic planning * Meet monthly customer satisfaction goals

Chick-fil-A

Operations Director

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

The Operations Director role at Chick-fil-A West Paces Ferry will report directly to the Owner ... Steward development amongst team * Strategic planning * Meet monthly customer satisfaction goals

Theirc

Development Director

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Reporting to the Executive Director, this role leads a multi-office strategy to expand donor ... Build, steward, and grow relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors. * Drive ...

Passion

Executive Director of Operations

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Financial Stewardship & Risk Management * Leads aligned financial strategy (short and long term), ... KEY DIRECT REPORTS Director of Finance, Director of Technology, Director of Human Resources ...

Passion

Executive Director of Operations

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Financial Stewardship & Risk Management * Leads aligned financial strategy (short and long term), ... KEY DIRECT REPORTS Director of Finance, Director of Technology, Director of Human Resources ...

Passion

Executive Director of Operations

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Financial Stewardship & Risk Management * Leads aligned financial strategy (short and long term), ... KEY DIRECT REPORTS Director of Finance, Director of Technology, Director of Human Resources ...

Morehouse College

Director of Development

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Position Information Job Type Non-Faculty Position Title Director of Development Position Number ... Proven and demonstrated ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts of $50,000 and above

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What is a stewardship director?

Stewardship Directors are professionals responsible for managing and cultivating relationships with donors, ensuring their continued engagement and support for an organization. They develop strategies for donor recognition, create stewardship programs, and communicate the impact of donations. Stewardship Directors play a key role in maintaining donor satisfaction and loyalty, often working closely with fundraising and development teams. Their efforts help sustain and grow an organization’s philanthropic support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a stewardship director, and why are they important?

A Stewardship Director typically needs a background in nonprofit management, fundraising, donor relations, and a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. Familiarity with donor management systems (such as Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce), CRM tools, and fundraising platforms is commonly required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire trust and gratitude among donors are crucial soft skills. These abilities ensure effective donor engagement, long-term relationship building, and sustained financial support for organizational missions.

How does a stewardship director typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

A Stewardship Director often works closely with fundraising, donor relations, communications, and executive leadership teams to ensure coordinated donor engagement and recognition strategies. This role requires frequent cross-departmental meetings and collaborative planning sessions to align stewardship efforts with organizational goals and campaigns. Effective communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as the Stewardship Director is responsible for ensuring that all donor touchpoints—such as events, acknowledgments, and impact reporting—are consistent and meaningful.

What is the difference between Stewardship Director vs Fundraising Manager?

AspectStewardship DirectorFundraising Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree; experience in donor relationsBachelor's degree; experience in fundraising or sales
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, charitiesNonprofits, educational institutions, or nonprofits
Employer & Industry UsageFocuses on donor retention and engagementFocuses on raising funds through campaigns and events

The Stewardship Director primarily manages donor relationships and retention efforts, ensuring ongoing support from existing donors. In contrast, the Fundraising Manager concentrates on developing new funding sources and executing fundraising campaigns. While both roles require strong communication skills and experience in nonprofit settings, the Stewardship Director emphasizes donor engagement, whereas the Fundraising Manager focuses on revenue generation.

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Stewardship Officer

Atlanta, GA

Spelman College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

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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