Temporary Donor Stewardship & Giving Societies Lead

Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Southern University is seeking a Donor Relations and Stewardship professional to manage donor societies, develop stewardship plans for leadership-level donors, and coordinate engagement opportunities. The role reports to the Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship and focuses on strengthening relationships and recognition efforts.

The position emphasizes growth of giving societies, accurate reporting, and collaboration with development officers, academic leaders, and program staff to

Qualifications

• Experience in donor relations, stewardship, fundraising, alumni relations, CRM or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administration and growth of donor societies, tracking membership and recognition programs.
• Develop individualized stewardship plans for major donors in partnership with development officers.
• Coordinate donor engagement opportunities including campus visits, meetings, impact presentations and events.
• Oversee donor society records and reporting to ensure accuracy and timely recognition.
• Collaborate with staff to gather impact information for stewardship communications.
• Coordinate personalized stewardship activities, including impact reports and milestone recognitions.
• Assist with planning donor recognition initiatives for advancement societies.
• Monitor stewardship commitments and engagement to ensure timely completion.
• Produce reports on giving society participation, engagement and retention.
• Assist with special projects related to donor relations and fundraising strategy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Relationship Management

Project Management

Communication

Organization

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Customer Service Orientation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Nova Southern University is seeking a Donor Relations and Stewardship professional to manage donor societies, develop stewardship plans for leadership-level donors, and coordinate engagement opportunities. The role reports to the Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship and focuses on strengthening relationships and recognition efforts.

The position emphasizes growth of giving societies, accurate reporting, and collaboration with development officers, academic leaders, and program staff to