Strategic Donor Stewardship & Engagement Lead

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Donor Stewardship & Engagement Specialist at Duke Athletics in Durham, NC leads stewardship programs for annual to principal gifts, creating personalized engagement opportunities, and collaborating with development officers to shape donor touchpoints.

You will plan events, manage donor recognition, prepare impact reports, and partner with communications teams to tell the story of donor generosity, contributing to student-athlete success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Two years of experience in fundraising, alumni relations, public relations, student engagement, or a related field.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Experience with fundraising CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive stewardship strategies for various donor levels.
• Create personalized engagement opportunities to deepen donor relationships and retention.
• Collaborate with development officers to design customized stewardship plans and touchpoints.
• Research and implement innovative stewardship practices that enhance donor experience.
• Oversee donor recognition programs across giving societies and funds.
• Plan stewardship-focused events and VIP engagement activities.
• Manage donor impact reports and transparency communications.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM platforms (Salesforce/Blackbaud/Paciolan)

Design tools (Canva/InDesign/Photoshop)

Job description

Donor Stewardship & Engagement Specialist at Duke Athletics in Durham, NC leads stewardship programs for annual to principal gifts, creating personalized engagement opportunities, and collaborating with development officers to shape donor touchpoints.

You will plan events, manage donor recognition, prepare impact reports, and partner with communications teams to tell the story of donor generosity, contributing to student-athlete success.