Stewardship Officer, Development

Community Medical Centers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Continuing Education

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation time starts on Day 1

403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions

Free parking and electric charging

Job summary

Community Medical Centers in Fresno, CA is seeking a Stewardship Officer responsible for designing and managing donor recognition programs. This role involves tracking gift milestones and coordinating outreach through personalized communications, enhancing donor experience.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and has at least 3 years of experience in donor relations or high-end customer service. The company fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in donor relations, stewardship, fundraising, or high-end customer service.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage comprehensive donor recognition programs.
• Serve as lead for non-solicitation touchpoints and track gift milestones.
• Coordinate outreach through personalized communications and events.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Job description

Overview

All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis, CA.

Opportunities for you!

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
• Free Continuing Education and certification
• Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
• Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
• Great food options with on-demand ordering
• Free parking and electric charging

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.

Responsibilities

The Stewardship Officer designs, implements, and manages comprehensive donor recognition and engagement programs that ensure timely, meaningful appreciation of philanthropic support. This role serves as the departmental lead for non-solicitation touchpoints, systematically tracking gift milestones to coordinate outreach through personalized communications, donor recognition gifts, and high-quality stewardship events. Additionally, the Stewardship Officer manages physical recognition assets, including donor signage and branded collateral inventory. An essential internal partner, the Stewardship Officer collaborates across the development team to provide fundraisers with creative engagement ideas and drafted communications, including personalized stewardship reports and annual impact messaging. By blending operational tracking with creative appreciation, the Stewardship Officer elevates the overall donor experience to strengthen long-term retention and engagement.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field required

Experience

• 3 years of experience in donor relations, stewardship, fundraising, or high-end customer service required

Disclaimers

Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change. If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.