Donor Stewardship & Impact Officer

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh seeks a Stewardship Officer to partner with the advancement team to steward gifts and donor relationships in support of the university’s schools and programs.

You will manage donor recognition, impact reporting, fund tracking, and compliance, ensuring funds align with donor intent and university policy while supporting colleagues with accurate records and timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement stewardship initiatives and donor engagement strategies.
• Steward gifts through impact reports, scholarship updates, thank-you letters, student profiles, and other print and digital communications.
• Collaborate on events, milestone acknowledgments, alumni engagement efforts, and personalized donor outreach.
• Support colleagues in fulfilling stewardship requirements and maintaining accurate tracking systems.
• Prepare gift and stewardship reports and monitor giving activity.
• Coordinate endowment and restricted fund management across units.
• Establish new fund accounts, ensure compliance with donor agreements, and monitor fund balances and expenditures.
• Track scholarships, awards, and donor-funded programs to ensure timely distribution and documentation.
• Research fund restrictions, provide guidance on appropriate use, and resolve fund-related issues with development, finance, and academic partners.
• Serve as a primary resource for faculty and staff on fund availability, restrictions, and compliance requirements.

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh seeks a Stewardship Officer to partner with the advancement team to steward gifts and donor relationships in support of the university’s schools and programs.

You will manage donor recognition, impact reporting, fund tracking, and compliance, ensuring funds align with donor intent and university policy while supporting colleagues with accurate records and timely reporting.