Head of Donor Stewardship & Recognition

Brown University Health; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a leader to manage and advance its centralized donor stewardship program, ensuring timely, meaningful, and consistent recognition for all donors across hospitals and fundraising programs.

The role requires leadership in developing enterprise standards, coordinating with frontline fundraisers, and overseeing reporting and recognition activities to improve donor retention and engagement. Strong management of staff and processes is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of advancement, stewardship, donor relations, or fundraising support experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing donor stewardship programs and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Brown Health's enterprise donor stewardship program.
• Align and manage standards for acknowledgements, recognition, naming opportunities, stewardship reporting, concierge services, and donor appreciation across the system.
• Partner with frontline fundraisers to implement customized stewardship strategies for major and principal donors.
• Oversee stewardship reporting and recognition fulfillment.
• Manage donor recognition inventory, naming opportunities, and stewardship tracking.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a leader to manage and advance its centralized donor stewardship program, ensuring timely, meaningful, and consistent recognition for all donors across hospitals and fundraising programs.

The role requires leadership in developing enterprise standards, coordinating with frontline fundraisers, and overseeing reporting and recognition activities to improve donor retention and engagement. Strong management of staff and processes is essential.