Donor Relations & Stewardship Officer

Posting Details

Posting Details

Business Title Donor Relations & Stewardship Officer Posting Category Salary Grade 06 Salary Plan Professional Staff - SEIU Hiring Range /Pay Rate Department Development Department Description Position Location Main Campus FTE 1 Job Summary

Manages and provides continuous development of an innovative donor services program (donor relations, stewardship, and communications) within University Advancement. Plans, manages and executes donor relations and stewardship practices that advance the University and its goals. Coordinates ongoing donor recognition, stewardship and communication activities that enhance development efforts. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in business, marketing, communications, education or a relevant field and a minimum of four years of progressively responsible donor relations, stewardship or related experience. Must be able to occasionally work evenings and weekends. Valid drivers license and ability to establish driver eligibility under the Universitys Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in higher education advancement, endowment management, & budget development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

Donor relations and stewardship principles and best practices

Advanced proficiency in personal computer applications (e.g. MS Office Suite including database, spreadsheet, word processing, internet, email)

Skills:

Written, verbal and interpersonal communication with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of university / external constituents

Demonstrated strong analytical skills for determining information needs, creating work flow processes and timelines, and the development of reports that provide comprehensive endowment fund information

Donor or constituent database and reporting systems and the ability to quickly learn Millennium or other

Organizing information / projects while adhering to established budgets and deadlines

Ability To:

Develop and implement plans and meet deadlines

Be self-motivated, work independently and as part of a team

Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments in a timely manner

Think collaboratively, strategically, and creatively

Analyze and prepare data, develop and deliver presentations, and stewardship reports

Requisition Number PT0703851S Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Instructions

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the Universitys verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.

Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Typically, Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Advertising Copy Full Time/Part Time Full Time Posted Date 05/19/2026 Close Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled No Review Begins 05/27/2026 Tentative Start Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting

• Internal Job Posting

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• CSU Website

• Other

• • If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.

• Yes

• No

• • Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you a current, internal SEIU applicant/team member?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a Bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

• No Response

• • Are you able to work evenings and weekends as assigned? (Yes or No)

• Yes

• No

• No response

• • Do you have a valid driver's license and establish driver eligibility under the University's Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have four (4) years of experience in donor relations, stewardship, or related experience, with progressively increasing levels of responsibility?

• Yes

• No

Application Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application