Donor Relations & Stewardship Director

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bus pass (Pittsburgh)

Family concierge support

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College seeks an Assistant Director of Stewardship and Annual Giving to manage annual giving programs, oversee donor relations, and coordinate stewardship efforts. The role reports to the Senior Director of Partnerships and Advancement and focuses on building relationships with 25–50 prospective donors with gifts up to $25,000.

A bachelor’s degree is required, with 2–5 years in alumni engagement or fundraising.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong relationship management and fundraising acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple donor programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Strategic management of an annual giving program across university fundraising teams.
• Oversee stewardship and donor relations initiatives for the Heinz College.
• Manage a portfolio of 25–50 prospective donors with gifts up to $25,000.
• Plan and execute donor engagement events and communications to drive gifts and engagement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College seeks an Assistant Director of Stewardship and Annual Giving to manage annual giving programs, oversee donor relations, and coordinate stewardship efforts. The role reports to the Senior Director of Partnerships and Advancement and focuses on building relationships with 25–50 prospective donors with gifts up to $25,000.

A bachelor’s degree is required, with 2–5 years in alumni engagement or fundraising.