Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship - Hybrid/Remote

Simmons College Company; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons University in Boston seeks a Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship to lead donor recognition, stewardship reporting, and donor engagement at the university. The role oversees a team and partners with Advancement on strategies and communications.

Responsibilities include developing plans for major donors, recurring donors, and prospects, and leveraging Raiser's Edge/NXT and related tools to craft personalized touchpoints. On-campus or hybrid work options apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with at least 10 years in donor relations or related advancement functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of donor relations practices and software tools.
• Experience creating high‑level cultivation and stewardship strategies and donor experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee donor recognition, acknowledgement, reporting, and stewardship for gifts to strengthen retention and long‑term investment.
• Collaborate to establish policies and templates for gift stewardship and reporting.
• Provide leadership within Advancement and mentor staff and student workers.

Skills

Donor relations

Stewardship

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge/NXT

ThankView

StoryRaise

Gratavid

Job description

Simmons University in Boston seeks a Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship to lead donor recognition, stewardship reporting, and donor engagement at the university. The role oversees a team and partners with Advancement on strategies and communications.

Responsibilities include developing plans for major donors, recurring donors, and prospects, and leveraging Raiser's Edge/NXT and related tools to craft personalized touchpoints. On-campus or hybrid work options apply.