Stewardship Officer

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University seeks a Stewardship Officer within the Office of Development Communications and Stewardship to manage donor acknowledgments, lead stewardship strategies, and coordinate engagement across leadership gifts. The role emphasizes collaboration with campus partners and timely impact reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience, strong communication, project management, and proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong customer service orientation and relationships with internal partners.
• High-level project management with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team.
• Demonstrates discretion with confidential donor information.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Workspace.
• Willingness to work beyond 40 hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Administers the donor acknowledgment process and ensures timely, personalized messages.
• Leads stewardship strategies for leadership donors and coordinates recognition and impact reporting.
• Advises on annual stewardship priorities and guides special projects and initiatives.
• Plans and executes university-wide stewardship events and campaigns.
• Deploys donor communications on special days and maintains donor records.
• Keeps donor databases updated with activity and biographical information.

Skills

Customer service

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Posting Information

Position Number 00109865

Position Type EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID 082080 - Development Communications and Stewardship

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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About the Department

North Carolina State University was founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today, NC State is the largest university in North Carolina, with more than 40,500 high-performing students, more than 10,000 preeminent faculty and staff and more than 310,000 dedicated alumni. NC State is a Research One (R1) university known for its leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We’re also at the forefront of teaching and discovery in agriculture, business, design, education, humanities and social sciences, natural resources, textiles and veterinary medicine. NC State is consistently named as one of the best values in higher education, and many of our programs are ranked at the top of their respective disciplines. We take a great deal of pride in our collaborative, supportive and collegial team culture. All staff are provided opportunities for training and professional development, with an eye to personalized career growth.

The mission of University Advancement at NC State is to amplify the university’s local and global impact by nurturing lifelong relationships, championing philanthropy and strengthening the Wolfpack community. The division is composed of six teams — Advancement Services; Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving; Finance, Administration and Talent Management; Principal Gifts Program; University Development; and University Special Events and Experiences — that build relationships across the university and beyond to ensure a best-in-class experience for alumni, friends and donors.

University Development raises philanthropic support for university goals and priorities that benefit NC State’s students, faculty, campus and, ultimately, the state of North Carolina by working closely and strategically with teams throughout University Advancement and within the university’s colleges, units and programs. The department includes the offices of Central Major Gifts, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Development Communications and Stewardship, Gift Planning and Prospect Development.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

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Stewardship Officer

The Stewardship Officer is an important position within the Office of Development Communications and Stewardship (DCS), serving as a resource and stewardship expert for University Advancement, with a focus on the work in the offices of Central Major Gifts, Gift Planning and Leadership Giving. The position will maintain strong working relationships with teams across the division while also contributing to several key projects and initiatives that support the broader goals and priorities of DCS.

Other Responsibilities

The essential functions of this position are:

• Administers the acknowledgment process for university and division leadership, coordinating logistics to ensure the timely delivery of accurate, personalized messages of gratitude.
• Leads stewardship strategies for select leadership giving donors, participating in donor strategy sessions and directing action steps, including opportunities for personalized engagement, meaningful recognition and impact reporting.
• Advices on the planning of annual stewardship priorities across respective areas, guiding the development of special projects and key initiatives.
• Advances the stewardship planning and implementation of other universitywide events and initiatives, including campaign stewardship, Pack Appreciation Day, Day of Giving and others as needed.
• Plans and deploys special-day donor communications (e.g., birthdays, holidays).
• Serves as the liaison with Donor Services regarding endowment reports for select donors and universitywide funds.
• Provides timely updates to donor records including documentation of stewardship-related activities and constituent biographical information.
• Follows emerging trends and best practices in stewardship and donor relations strategy.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three (3) years or greater of relevant experience.

Other Required Qualifications

• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to communicate effectively with varied groups and build relationships with internal colleagues and university partners.
• High-level project management experience; capable of managing competing priorities and multiple deadlines, and seeing projects through from beginning to end.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrate a high degree of sensitivity in dealing with confidential donor information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work to the demands of the position, which may occasionally exceed a 40-hour work week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with stewardship and donor engagement.
• Professional work experience within large decentralized organizations.
• Experience working in university advancement / development within higher education.
• Prior experience with donor databases and Adobe InDesign.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/22/2026

Anticipated Close Date