Donor Stewardship Strategist – Advancement Initiatives

The University of Oklahoma Foundation; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma Foundation seeks a Stewardship Specialist - Advancement Initiatives to provide operational and administrative support for a growing advancement team in Norman. You will work closely with development professionals to steward donors and manage gifts.

Role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years of office experience in a fast-paced setting. Familiarity with fundraising operations and platforms like Salesforce or Agilon is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, public relations or a closely related field.
• 24 months of office administration/operation experience supporting a high-functioning team in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Knowledge of OU fundraising operations and experience developing strategies for high-level prospects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support for OU Foundation's fundraising team.
• Coordinate, organize and steward managed donors and prospects for all gifts.
• Partner with development professionals across OU campuses to ensure processes and practices for stewardship are followed.

Skills

Fundraising operations

Donor stewardship

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/marketing/public relations

Tools

Salesforce

Agilon

Job description

The University of Oklahoma Foundation seeks a Stewardship Specialist - Advancement Initiatives to provide operational and administrative support for a growing advancement team in Norman. You will work closely with development professionals to steward donors and manage gifts.

Role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years of office experience in a fast-paced setting. Familiarity with fundraising operations and platforms like Salesforce or Agilon is preferred.