Donor Relations Specialist, Institutional Relations and Development

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio is seeking a professional to support donor stewardship initiatives within Institutional Relations & Development. You will help implement a comprehensive stewardship plan to recognize and engage key donors, coordinate endowed positions, and work with the Manager, Stewardship Operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in a development setting, excellent written and verbal communication, strong project management, and proficiency in MS Office;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in a development/advancement role.
• Excellent written and oral communication, plus strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Experience with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge) and design software (InDesign) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of donor stewardship strategies to recognize and engage key donors.
• Coordinate endowed position establishment, appointments, and reappointments with the Manager, Stewardship Operations.
• Draft and maintain donor acknowledgment templates.
• Manage UH Connect eligibility data and coordinate timely membership fulfillment.
• Coordinate stewardship and donor relations projects, including vendor management and creative deliverables.
• Support donor and engagement events as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

InDesign

Job description

A Brief Overview

Complementing the objectives and overall fundraising goals of Institutional Relations & Development, assist in implementing a comprehensive stewardship plan for the recognition and continual engagement of key donors.

A Brief Overview

Complementing the objectives and overall fundraising goals of Institutional Relations & Development, assist in implementing a comprehensive stewardship plan for the recognition and continual engagement of key donors.

What You Will Do

• Support implementation of donor stewardship strategies to recognize and engage key donors.
• Coordinate endowed position establishment, appointments, and reappointments in partnership with the Manager, Stewardship Operations.
• Draft and maintain donor acknowledgment templates.
• Manage UH Connect eligibility data and coordinate timely, accurate membership fulfillment.
• Coordinate stewardship and donor relations projects, including vendor management and creative deliverables.
• Support donor and engagement events as needed. Complementing the objectives and overall fundraising goals of Institutional Relations & Development, assist in implementing a comprehensive stewardship plan for the recognition and continual engagement of key donors.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Shaker_Heights

Other Locations

United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Work Locations

3605 Warrensville Center Road

Organization

UHHS_Development

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Professional

Travel

No

Remote Work

Hybrid

Job Posting

Oct 21, 2026, 2:35:30 PM

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience within a development department.
• Exceptional written and oral communication and organizational skills. Strong project management abilities required. Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.

Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge

• Experience with Raiser’s Edge and InDesign or similar software a plus.

Physical Demands

• Standing Occasionally
• Walking Occasionally
• Sitting Constantly
• Lifting Rarely 20 lbs
• Carrying Rarely 20 lbs
• Pushing Rarely 20 lbs
• Pulling Rarely 20 lbs
• Climbing Rarely 20 lbs
• Balancing Rarely
• Stooping Rarely
• Kneeling Rarely
• Crouching Rarely
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Rarely
• Handling Occasionally
• Grasping Occasionally
• Feeling Rarely
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

• 10%