Strategic Donor Stewardship & Scholarships Lead

Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

California Baptist University is seeking an Associate Director of Donor Stewardship in Riverside, CA. This role leads donor-funded scholarship administration, manages the Scholarship Universe platform, and coordinates stewardship reporting to strengthen donor engagement and accountability.

The position collaborates with Financial Aid, Accounting, academic colleges, and Development Officers to ensure accurate awarding, reporting, and meaningful donor recognition.

Qualifications

• Experience in donor stewardship and scholarship administration.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to lead a team and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of donor-funded scholarships and Scholarship Universe platform.
• Coordinate annual donor stewardship reporting and endowment reports.
• Develop and improve stewardship policies and workflows.
• Provide day-to-day leadership for the Donor-Funded Scholarship Team.
• Collaborate with Financial Aid, Accounting, and Development Officers to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with donor intent and university policies.

Skills

Donor stewardship

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

CRM systems

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, nonprofit management, higher education administration, communications, or related field

Tools

CRM databases

Scholarship management systems

Microsoft Excel

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

California Baptist University is seeking an Associate Director of Donor Stewardship in Riverside, CA. This role leads donor-funded scholarship administration, manages the Scholarship Universe platform, and coordinates stewardship reporting to strengthen donor engagement and accountability.

The position collaborates with Financial Aid, Accounting, academic colleges, and Development Officers to ensure accurate awarding, reporting, and meaningful donor recognition.