Donor Engagement & Stewardship Lead

Oklahoma State University Foundation, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Foundation, Inc. is seeking a stewardship-focused professional to strengthen donor relationships and enhance donor engagement through personalized activities, events, and communications.

The role emphasizes coordinating recognition for gifts, reporting donor impact, and developing unit-wide stewardship strategies in collaboration with the Advancement Operations team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, marketing/communications, nonprofit management, humanities, or related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in fundraising, stewardship, or donor relations preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely across audiences.
• Strong emphasis on donor-centered approaches and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of up to 100 donor households with personalized engagement and stewardship activities.
• Coordinate gifts stewardship, timely donor recognition, and follow-up communications.
• Prepare and manage designation anniversary reports
• Develop and implement unit-wide stewardship and engagement strategies for unmanaged donors.
• Coordinate donor hospitality and athletics-related donor experiences and events.
• Support advisory board and volunteer group events with internal partners.
• Assist with planning donor-facing events and engagement initiatives.

Skills

Effective Communication

Execution & Initiative

Teamwork/Interpersonal

Problem Solving/Judgment

Adaptability/Flexibility

Courage & Conviction

Donor Centered

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing and communications, nonprofit management, humanities, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oklahoma State University Foundation, Inc. is seeking a stewardship-focused professional to strengthen donor relationships and enhance donor engagement through personalized activities, events, and communications.

The role emphasizes coordinating recognition for gifts, reporting donor impact, and developing unit-wide stewardship strategies in collaboration with the Advancement Operations team.