STEWARDSHIP SPECIALIST - ADVANCEMENT INITIATIVES

The University of Oklahoma Foundation; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma Foundation seeks a Stewardship Specialist - Advancement Initiatives to provide operational and administrative support for a growing advancement team in Norman. You will work closely with development professionals to steward donors and manage gifts.

Role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years of office experience in a fast-paced setting. Familiarity with fundraising operations and platforms like Salesforce or Agilon is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, public relations or a closely related field.
• 24 months of office administration/operation experience supporting a high-functioning team in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Knowledge of OU fundraising operations and experience developing strategies for high-level prospects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support for OU Foundation's fundraising team.
• Coordinate, organize and steward managed donors and prospects for all gifts.
• Partner with development professionals across OU campuses to ensure processes and practices for stewardship are followed.

Skills

Fundraising operations

Donor stewardship

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/marketing/public relations

Tools

Salesforce

Agilon

Job description

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STEWARDSHIP SPECIALIST - ADVANCEMENT INITIATIVES

Full Time Professional Four Partners Place Norman, OK, US 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1162

Under the direction of the Senior Stewardship Specialist, the Stewardship Specialist - Advancement Initiatives provides operational and administrative support for a robust and growing Advancement organization at the OU Foundation. The specialist provides support and strategic vision to the operational needs of the OU Foundation’s fundraising team. This professional partners with development professionals across all OU campuses and OU Foundation staff to ensure appropriate processes and practices related to all aspects of a stewardship program designed to celebrate OU’s donors are followed. The specialist works closely with other members of the OU Advancement team to support the work of the organization by coordinating, organizing and stewarding managed donors and prospects for all gifts.

Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, public relations or a closely related field, and 24 months of office administration/operation experience supporting a high-functioning team in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment are required.

Knowledge of OU fundraising operations and experience developing strategies for high-level prospects. Experience with fundraising and stewardship programs, preferably in higher education. Ability to create tailored fundraising and stewardship strategies and proficiency with advancement software such as Agilon, Salesforce or similar platforms. Understanding of communication and stewardship programs that support fundraising efforts is preferred.

Pplease note that this is an on-site role in Norman, Oklahoma.

For more information, please review the attached job description.

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