Development and Stewardship Associate

Roman Catholic Welfare Corp Bishop O'Dowd High School; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, holidays, and sick time

Health, vision, and dental insurance

403(b) plan with employer contribution

Job summary

Bishop O’Dowd High School in Oakland, CA seeks a Development and Stewardship Associate to coordinate donor relations and lead stewardship programs. The role partners with the Chief Development Officer and frontline fundraisers to support the Parent Pledge Program, grants, and endowment stewardship, helping donors see the impact of their generosity within our Catholic school community.

The position offers a 12‑month, full‑time schedule with hourly compensation of $32.00–$42.00, prorated benefits,

Qualifications

• Experience in development, fundraising, donor relations, stewardship, nonprofit administration, or related field.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent writing, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to communicate warmly and professionally with donors, families, colleagues, and community members.
• Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, and office technology.
• Grant writing, donor stewardship, or fundraising database experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Parent Pledge Program, including pledge collection and tracking, family communications, outreach campaigns, and follow-up
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Parent Pledge families, providing responsive and professional support
• Maintain the grants calendar and support foundation relationships through grant proposals, reports, research, and required documentation
• Coordinate endowment administration and donor stewardship, including records, donor reports, communications, and engagement opportunities
• Help connect endowment donors with students and communicate the impact of their philanthropy
• Partner with gift processing and Development colleagues to support accurate and timely pledge and donor information
• Support Development events, database projects, and fiscal and calendar year-end fundraising activities
• Develop a strong understanding of O’Dowd’s academic program, student experience, and campus community to effectively support donor communications and stewardship

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Project coordination

Written communication

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Donor databases

Spreadsheets

Office software

Job description

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Development and Stewardship Associate

Bishop O'Dowd High School, Oakland, CA, US

Salary Range: $32.00 To $42.00 Hourly

Development and Stewardship Associate
12-Month Position | Full-Time | Hourly, Non-Exempt
$32.00 – $42.00 per hour (DOE)

Where Relationships Meet Purpose

At Bishop O’Dowd High School, philanthropy helps create transformative opportunities for students and advances our mission to build a more just, joyful, and sustainable world. Th e Development and Stewardship Associate is a key member of the Development team, coordinating important fundraising and donor stewardship programs. This position works closely with the Chief Development Officer, frontline fundraisers, donors, families, and school partners to support the Parent Pledge Program, foundation grants, and endowment stewardship.

$32.00 – $42.00 per hour, dependent on experience

Vacation, holidays, and sick time

Health, vision, and dental insurance

403(b) eligibility + 8% employer pension plan contribution after 6 months

Why You’ll Love This Role

Build meaningful relationships with donors and O’Dowd families

Help donors see the impact of their generosity on students

Coordinate important fundraising and stewardship programs

Use your writing, communication, and organizational skills for a mission-driven purpose

Work with a collaborative Development team and partners across the school

Development and Stewardship Associate Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the Parent Pledge Program, including pledge collection and tracking, family communications, outreach campaigns, and follow-up

Serve as the primary point of contact for Parent Pledge families, providing responsive and professional support

Maintain the grants calendar and support foundation relationships through grant proposals, reports, research, and required documentation

Coordinate endowment administration and donor stewardship, including records, donor reports, communications, and engagement opportunities

Help connect endowment donors with students and communicate the impact of their philanthropy

Partner with gift processing and Development colleagues to support accurate and timely pledge and donor information

Support Development events, database projects, and fiscal and calendar year-end fundraising activities

Develop a strong understanding of O’Dowd’s academic program, student experience, and campus community to effectively support donor communications and stewardship

What We’re Looking For in a Development and Stewardship Associate

Experience in development, fundraising, donor relations, stewardship, nonprofit administration, or a related field

Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs, priorities, details, and deadlines with dependable follow-through.

Strong writing, communication, and relationship-building skills

Ability to communicate warmly and professionally with donors, families, colleagues, and community members

Strong comfort with databases, spreadsheets, and office technology

Ability to handle donor and financial information with discretion and confidentiality

Grant writing, donor stewardship, or fundraising database experience is a plus

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred

Our Mission & Charism

Mission

Bishop O’Dowd High School is a Catholic college-preparatory community, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, that educates its diverse student body to build a more just, joyful, and sustainable world.

Charism: Finding God in All Things Calls Us To

Community in Diversity • Strength of Character • Academic Excellence • Kinship with Creation • Social Justice • Joy

Equal Opportunity & Mission Commitment

Bishop O’Dowd High School is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment policies or practices. The school follows the Diocese of Oakland’s policies prohibiting illegal harassment, retaliation, or discrimination.

As a Roman Catholic high school with a clearly stated mission and educational philosophy, Bishop O’Dowd High School requires all employees to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that demonstrates support of and respect for the school’s mission and Catholic identity.

Individuals who are unable to make this commitment should not seek or accept employment at Bishop O’Dowd High School. As permitted by law, the school reserves the right to consider religion as a criterion in hiring decisions when it relates to performing essential job duties.

Pre-employment background screening required. Learn more at bishopodowd.org.