Chief Donor Stewardship & Engagement Leader

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina Foundation is seeking a Senior Director of Stewardship to lead a comprehensive donor stewardship program from annual giving to principal gifts. You will design scalable processes, leverage Raiser's Edge and related systems, and drive donor engagement through data‑driven strategies.

The role focuses on building a high‑performing team, collaborating with gift officers, and delivering timely, personalized donor experiences to strengthen retention and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Seven (7) years of progressive experience, including four (4) years in management/leadership roles.
• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced experience preferred.
• Experience in donor relations, stewardship, advancement services, fundraising strategy, or institutional advancement is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive donor stewardship program.
• Recruit, manage, and mentor a high‑performing stewardship team.
• Define and maintain stewardship policies, service standards, and KPIs.
• Establish stewardship metrics and dashboards focused on donor retention and engagement.
• Build a scalable stewardship infrastructure integrating data, technology, communications, finance, and advancement services.

Skills

Data-informed decision making

Strategic vision

Executive‑level communication

Program development

Process improvement

Change management

Donor experience design

Cross-functional collaboration

Relationship management

Organizational leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina Foundation is seeking a Senior Director of Stewardship to lead a comprehensive donor stewardship program from annual giving to principal gifts. You will design scalable processes, leverage Raiser's Edge and related systems, and drive donor engagement through data‑driven strategies.

The role focuses on building a high‑performing team, collaborating with gift officers, and delivering timely, personalized donor experiences to strengthen retention and