Strategic Donor Stewardship Specialist II

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville seeks a Stewardship Specialist II to cultivate donor relationships, manage acknowledgment programs, and design high-touch donor experiences. You will partner with colleges, donors, and academic units to align stewardship with university priorities and events, ensuring exceptional donor experiences and growth in philanthropy.

The role focuses on major donor engagement, recognition programs, and collaboration with the Events & Donor Experiences team to deliver strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred experience in non-profit fundraising or higher education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary stewardship liaison to assigned colleges and units, aligning engagement strategies with institutional priorities and Events & Donor Experiences processes while supporting the broader Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement strategy.
• Develop and implement stewardship strategies to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with donors.
• Develop and implement acknowledgment process and recognition programs to express gratitude to donors at various giving levels, including major and principal-level donors.
• Design and execute high-touch experiences and intentional moves aligned to cultivation and stewardship goals.
• Personalize experiences based on donor interests and giving history.
• Collaborate with the philanthropy team to identify opportunities for donor engagement and recognition.
• Coordinate the scholarship stewardship process, including partnerships with academic units and scholarship selection committees.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of donor recognition materials, including ThankView.
• Support the planning and execution of unit-based donor-related events and experiences while working in coordination with the Events & Donor Experiences team to ensure alignment and quality execution.
• Assist in the creation of compelling materials, such as impact reports, success stories and other donor engagement materials, that articulate the value of philanthropy to donors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in BBCRM, leveraging data to inform engagement strategies and measure effectiveness, including touchpoints and fulfillment of commitments
• Track stewardship touchpoints and fulfillment of commitments in BBCRM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

University of Louisville seeks a Stewardship Specialist II to cultivate donor relationships, manage acknowledgment programs, and design high-touch donor experiences. You will partner with colleges, donors, and academic units to align stewardship with university priorities and events, ensuring exceptional donor experiences and growth in philanthropy.

The role focuses on major donor engagement, recognition programs, and collaboration with the Events & Donor Experiences team to deliver strategic