Donor Stewardship & Engagement Program Manager

University of Maryland - Division of University Relations; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland - Division of University Relations seeks a Program Manager, Development for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR). This role strengthens donor stewardship and supports fundraising programs through strategic donor engagement and high-quality communications.

The position reports to the Chief Development Officer/Assistant Dean of External Relations and focuses on elevating donor relationships, crafting stewardship letters and reports, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of professional scholarship activities, gift administration, stewardship, or donor relations experience.
• Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Responsibilities

• Develop donor stewardship communications, including impact reports and videos.
• Provide high-level operational support to the Chief Development Officer and Dean.
• Manage meeting and event briefings, and the unit’s budget.
• Maintain CRM data and donor records to inform engagement and giving strategies.

Skills

Donor relations

Communication

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud

Salesforce

Job description

University of Maryland - Division of University Relations seeks a Program Manager, Development for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR). This role strengthens donor stewardship and supports fundraising programs through strategic donor engagement and high-quality communications.

The position reports to the Chief Development Officer/Assistant Dean of External Relations and focuses on elevating donor relationships, crafting stewardship letters and reports, and coordinating