Donor Stewardship & Engagement Manager

Oklahoma State University Foundation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Foundation seeks a stewardship professional to develop and implement comprehensive donor stewardship strategies that strengthen donor relationships, engagement, and recognition, supporting philanthropic growth through personalized activities, events, and communications.

You will manage donor engagements, coordinate gift stewardship, and support advisory boards and donor events to advance the foundation's stewardship strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience.
• Experience in fundraising, stewardship, or donor relations preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Sense of humor and experience having fun!

Responsibilities

• Manage and steward a portfolio of up to 100 donor households through personalized engagement, relationship-building, and stewardship activities designed to strengthen donor connection and long-term philanthropic support.
• Coordinate stewardship efforts related to gifts, ensuring timely donor recognition, follow-up communication, and meaningful stewardship touchpoints that enhance donor engagement.
• Prepare and manage designation anniversary reports that communicate donor impact and reinforce continued donor affinity and investment.
• Develop and execute unit-wide stewardship and engagement strategies for unmanaged donors to strengthen donor retention, increase donor connection, and create meaningful touchpoints across broader donor populations.
• Assist with planning and execution of advisory board and volunteer group events in collaboration with the Development Operations Coordinator (DOC) and internal partners.
• Support donor-facing events and engagement opportunities that strengthen volunteer involvement, enhance donor relationships, and advance overall stewardship strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor relations

Teamwork/interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oklahoma State University Foundation seeks a stewardship professional to develop and implement comprehensive donor stewardship strategies that strengthen donor relationships, engagement, and recognition, supporting philanthropic growth through personalized activities, events, and communications.

You will manage donor engagements, coordinate gift stewardship, and support advisory boards and donor events to advance the foundation's stewardship strategy.