Stewardship Associate — Donor Engagement (Hybrid)

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

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