Stewardship Associate

Careers In Nonprofits, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers In Nonprofits in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Stewardship Associate for an Educational Alumni Foundation, to strengthen donor relationships and engagement with a growing program supporting Brooklyn Tech students. You report to the Director of Development and help craft personalized stewardship and compelling impact stories.

This newly created role emphasizes relationship-building, event coordination, and cross-team collaboration across Development, Alumni Engagement, Programs, and Communications

Qualifications

• Relationship-building strengths with diverse backgrounds and authentic connections.
• Diplomacy and emotional intelligence to engage alumni and donors with tact and curiosity.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication for donor correspondence and stories.
• Experience in nonprofit development, alumni relations, donor stewardship, or related fields.
• Strong project management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative, own projects, and suggest improvements.

Responsibilities

• Bring donor impact to life through stewardship materials and impact stories.
• Create memorable donor experiences via events, receptions, and celebrations.
• Strengthen alumni engagement by recognizing sponsorships and following up with participants.
• Maintain stewardship records and calendars, coordinating reporting deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development, Executive Director, and Board on outreach and initiatives.

Skills

Relationship building

Diplomacy

Emotional Intelligence

Communication Skills

Nonprofit development

Project management

Initiative & ownership

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Are you a relationship-driven professional who believes that meaningful donor engagement begins with thoughtful communication, genuine appreciation, and lasting connections?

Do you enjoy bringing people together, telling compelling stories, and creating experiences that inspire individuals to stay connected to a mission they care about?

We are currently in search of a Stewardship Associate for an Educational Alumni Foundation which is dedicated to expanding opportunities for students at an NYC Technical Public High School. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized, personable professional to strengthen donor relationships, enhance alumni engagement, and help shape a growing stewardship program.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Educational Alumni Foundation

LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY

POSITION TITLE: Stewardship Associate

SCHEDULE: Full-Time, with Occasional Evening and Weekend Events

DURATION: Permanent – Direct Hire

ANNUAL SALARY: $60,000–$65,000

WORK ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid (including fully remote during public school Spring, Winter, Summer breaks)

Is This Your Dream Job?

For more than 40 years, this Educational Alumni Foundation has supported one of the nation's largest and most distinguished public STEM institutions. Through alumni philanthropy, scholarships, faculty grants, and innovative educational programming, the Foundation helps create opportunities for approximately 6,000 high school students to explore their potential and pursue their ambitions.

As the Stewardship Associate, you'll join a close-knit, collaborative team dedicated to strengthening the connection between this Brooklyn, NY public high school alumni, donors, and current students. Reporting to the Director of Development, you'll play an integral role in building a more intentional, personalized approach to donor stewardship—ensuring that every contribution is recognized, every relationship is valued, and supporters understand the meaningful impact of their generosity.

This newly created position is ideal for a proactive, thoughtful communicator who enjoys building relationships, coordinating meaningful experiences, and taking ownership of projects. You'll collaborate across Development, Alumni Engagement, Programs, and Communications to bring donor relationships to life through personalized outreach, compelling impact stories, and memorable events.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Relationship-Building Strengths: A personable, diplomatic professional who enjoys connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and building authentic, lasting relationships.
• Diplomacy & Emotional Intelligence: The ability to listen thoughtfully, navigate different perspectives, and engage alumni and donors with professionalism, tact, and genuine curiosity.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with a talent for crafting thoughtful donor correspondence, telling compelling stories, and tailoring messages.
• Relevant Experience: Ideally 2–5 years of experience in nonprofit development, alumni relations, donor stewardship, communications, client relations, or a related relationship-focused field. Candidates with transferable experience and a genuine interest in the mission are encouraged to apply.
• Project Management & Organization: Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate communications, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Initiative & Ownership: A resourceful, solutions-oriented professional who can independently manage responsibilities, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute fresh ideas.

How You Will Spend Your Day

• Bring Donor Impact to Life: Develop compelling stewardship materials, including scholarship updates, student success stories, donor impact reports, and program highlights that demonstrate how philanthropy supports Brooklyn Tech students.
• Create Memorable Donor Experiences: Support alumni and fundraising events, donor receptions, scholarship celebrations, Homecoming, Alumni Day, and special recognition opportunities that strengthen relationships with the Brooklyn Tech community.
• Strengthen Alumni Engagement: Collaborate with the Alumni Engagement team to recognize sponsorships, follow up with event participants, and create meaningful opportunities for alumni to remain connected to the school.
• Maintain Stewardship Records & Processes: Track donor interactions in Raiser's Edge, manage stewardship calendars, coordinate reporting deadlines, and help establish consistent processes for donor recognition and follow-up.
• Collaborate Across the Foundation: Support the Director of Development, Executive Director, and Board of Directors with donor outreach, relationship management, and stewardship initiatives.

We’d love to hear from you.

For more information about Careers In Nonprofits and our other available opportunities and workshops, please visit our website at www.careersinnonprofits.com.

Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.