Stewardship Manager

Humane Society of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability (employer paid)

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Humane Society of Missouri seeks a Stewardship Manager to lead donor stewardship programs and coordinate cross-functional initiatives across Development, Data Services, Marketing, and other departments.

You will manage donor recognition, naming opportunities, and engagement projects while ensuring timely acknowledgments and accurate fulfillment of commitments. Strong organization and stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, development, stewardship, or a related field.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Strong written, editing, and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience building relationships with donors, volunteers, vendors, or other stakeholders.
• MUST LOVE ANIMALS!

Responsibilities

• Coordinate donor stewardship activities, recognition programs, and donor benefits.
• Ensure donor acknowledgments, stewardship touchpoints, and commitments are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Support efforts to enhance donor retention and engagement.
• Manage naming opportunities across HSMO facilities and Longmeadow Rescue Ranch.
• Maintain records, coordinate signage and installations, and ensure fulfillment of donor commitments.
• Manage the annual stewardship calendar and recurring donor engagement projects.
• Coordinate targeted communications, mailings, presentations, and stewardship materials.
• Partner with Development, Data Services, Marketing, volunteers, and vendors to execute stewardship initiatives.
• Maintain project documentation, track progress, and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking

Donor relations

Love animals

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Job description

Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has been dedicated to giving animals in need the second chance they deserve. Every day, the generosity of our supporters helps provide shelter, medical care, rescue services, adoption programs, and a brighter future for thousands of animals.

We are seeking a Stewardship Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Humane Society of Missouri's donor stewardship program. This role manages donor recognition, stewardship communications, naming opportunities, and engagement projects while coordinating efforts across Development, Data Services, Marketing, and other departments. The ideal candidate is a highly organized project manager who excels at managing multiple priorities, driving cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring the successful fulfillment of donor commitments and stewardship activities.

What you'll do:

• Coordinate donor stewardship activities, recognition programs, and donor benefits.
• Ensure donor acknowledgments, stewardship touchpoints, and commitments are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Support efforts to enhance donor retention and engagement.
• Manage naming opportunities across HSMO facilities and Longmeadow Rescue Ranch.
• Maintain records, coordinate signage and installations, and ensure fulfillment of donor commitments.
• Manage the annual stewardship calendar and recurring donor engagement projects.
• Coordinate targeted communications, mailings, presentations, and stewardship materials.
• Partner with Development, Data Services, Marketing, volunteers, and vendors to execute stewardship initiatives.
• Maintain project documentation, track progress, and recommend process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, development, stewardship, or a related field.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Strong written, editing, and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience building relationships with donors, volunteers, vendors, or other stakeholders.
• MUST LOVE ANIMALS!

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or a comparable fundraising CRM.
• Knowledge of donor stewardship best practices, donor recognition programs, and philanthropic engagement strategies.
• Experience managing projects involving multiple departments and stakeholders.

Why Join the Humane Society of Missouri?

At HSMO, your work directly supports a mission that changes lives every day. As Stewardship Manager, you'll play a critical role in building meaningful relationships with the donors who make our lifesaving work possible.

The Humane Society of Missouri offers competitive wages and excellent benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability (100% employer paid)
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick and holiday pay

Employees are eligible for the following discounts after 90 days of employment:

• 40% off veterinary services
• 15% off prescription diets
• $50 off adoptions at HSMO
• 10% off gift shop
• Purina for Professionals discount