Director of Donor Engagement & Stewardship

Rhode Island School of Design; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island School of Design seeks a Director of Donor Relations to lead RISD's donor engagement strategy within the Institutional Advancement team, building strong relationships with alumni, parents and donors to support college priorities.

The role oversees a professional team, guiding donor acknowledgments, fund reporting, and stewardship while partnering with gift officers to develop donor-centric recognition strategies across multiple platforms, with an emphasis on inclusion and equity.

Qualifications

• Experience in donor relations or fundraising leadership.
• Ability to lead a team and manage cross-platform stewardship programs.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and a strategic vision for donor relations.
• Oversee a team implementing donor acknowledgments, reporting, and stewardship.
• Develop and implement donor-centric stewardship and recognition across platforms.
• Collaborate with gift officers and colleagues to engage RISD's donors.

Job description

Rhode Island School of Design seeks a Director of Donor Relations to lead RISD's donor engagement strategy within the Institutional Advancement team, building strong relationships with alumni, parents and donors to support college priorities.

The role oversees a professional team, guiding donor acknowledgments, fund reporting, and stewardship while partnering with gift officers to develop donor-centric recognition strategies across multiple platforms, with an emphasis on inclusion and equity.