Associate Director Principal Gift Stewardship

Howard University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard University is seeking an Associate Director, Principal Gift Stewardship to lead and mature the Principal Donor Stewardship Program. This role delivers personalized stewardship and strategic engagement with university leadership for seven-figure+ gifts, ensuring long-term donor relationships and aligned stewardship practices.

The position focuses on refining stewardship strategies, scaling donor recognition, and coordinating cross‑functional collaboration to secure transformative

Responsibilities

• Lead refinement of major gift stewardship strategies and initiatives.
• Provide consistent, long-term stewardship and personalized interactions with university leadership for seven-figure+ donors.
• Build and manage a Principal Donor Stewardship Program.

Job description

The Associate Director, Principal Gift Stewardship is a key member of the central office for the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. Developing a strong culture of donor relations and stewardship is vital to the success of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) and ongoing efforts to secure the University’s most transformative philanthropic gifts. The Associate Director, Principal Gift Stewardship leads efforts to build a Principal Donor Stewardship Program. The role provides consistent, long-term stewardship and personalized interactions with university leadership to donors capable of making seven-figure and above investments. The Associate Director will also lead the refinement of existing major gift stewardship strategies and initiatives.