Donor Relations & Stewardship Program Manager

Kindora; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park, seeks a Program Manager, Development for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR). The role focuses on implementing a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program, strengthening donor stewardship systems, and delivering high-quality donor engagement.

You will manage communications, events, and CRM data while cultivating a portfolio of annual-gift prospects toward major gifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three (3) years of professional scholarship activities, gift administration, stewardship, or donor relations experience.
• Knowledge of donor & alumni related policies, and related laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a donor relations and stewardship program to engage donors and stakeholders.
• Create stewardship communications (acknowledgments, impact reports, emails, videos) and collaborate with Communications.
• Plan and manage meetings, events, and donor engagements to advance fundraising goals.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and manage a portfolio of 25–35 annual-gift prospects and donors.
• Identify annual donors with potential for major gifts and vet for development pipeline.
• Support Giving Day and Giving Tuesday activities with leadership.
• Ensure donor funds are used per donor intent and communicate impact to donors.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

MS Office

Multitasking

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Maryland, College Park, seeks a Program Manager, Development for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR). The role focuses on implementing a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program, strengthening donor stewardship systems, and delivering high-quality donor engagement.

You will manage communications, events, and CRM data while cultivating a portfolio of annual-gift prospects toward major gifts.