Associate Director, Donor Stewardship & Engagement (Hybrid)

University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, &

Hybrid work schedule

Education benefits for employees and•

Retirement and deferred compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. invites applicants for the Associate Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations for the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.

The role leads donor-centered stewardship, communicates impact, and advances donors from first gift to lifelong engagement across UTIA and campus partners. Responsibilities include planning, reporting, and donor communications, while collaborating with academic units, central campus units, and advancement teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 4+ years in stewardship or donor relations.
• Superior organizational and project-management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Experience with donor-centered communications and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead donor stewardship programs and recognition efforts for UTIA donors.
• Coordinate annual endowment reporting and impact communications.
• Oversee acknowledgement processes and stewardship workflow across systems.
• Train staff on stewardship processes and improve donor experience.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comm.

Strong attention to detail

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

ACE

Salesforce

DASH

ThankView

Marketing Cloud

Job description

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. invites applicants for the Associate Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations for the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.

The role leads donor-centered stewardship, communicates impact, and advances donors from first gift to lifelong engagement across UTIA and campus partners. Responsibilities include planning, reporting, and donor communications, while collaborating with academic units, central campus units, and advancement teams.