Senior Stewardship Officer – University Advancement Position Available In Somerset, Maine

Senior Stewardship Officer – University Advancement
University of Washington, United States
about 6 hours ago

Location:

West Forks, MAINE

Job Type:

FullTime
Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
Washington University seeks an advancement professional for the position of Senior Stewardship Officer. University Advancement strives to advance the mission of the school by creating a culture of philanthropy among alumni, students, faculty, and friends.
This position requires strong relationship management skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of donor engagement. The Senior Advancement Stewardship Officer plays a critical role in ensuring long-term donor satisfaction and maximizing the impact of donor support.
The Philanthropic Strategy team provides collaborative counsel to WashU leaders to translate their bold vision into compelling philanthropic opportunities. The team partners closely and regularly with gift officers to develop and implement donor strategy, proposals, and stewardship plans. They will also continue to foster deep cultural connections to our Danforth Campus schools and initiatives through meaningful volunteer engagement, programming, and stewardship.
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Scholarship Matching and Student Profiles
Facilitate MGO, donor, and student interactions (individual and event-based).
Develop student profiles.
Develop donor profiles.
Support By Name and By Story type events.
Assist school with ARCH-related data needs.
Identify students to feature for speaking engagements, videos, compelling stories, etc.
Work with Donor Relations team on centralized matching.
Bespoke Stewardship Projects
Maintain knowledge of professorships for the school and provide information for installations & lectures.
Support stewardship programming.
Targeted donor messaging and special reports.
Support memorials and other special events.
Acknowledgments (School and Dean)
High-level acknowledgment work (e.g., Handwritten notes from the dean/ program leader).
Support Dean’s office information needs (ARCH data pulls).
Impact reports
Liaison with donor relations and principal gifts to gather key information for high-level impact reports.
Develop support materials and collate information for the donor relations team.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table.
Typically standing or walking.
Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.
Equipment
Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (4 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver’s License:

A driver’s license is not required for this position.
More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

Value placed on organizational loyalty, commitment, pride, integrity, mutual respect, and collegial openness.
Development experience in a complex university environment
Demonstrated commitment to maintaining donor confidentiality and building trust with donors.
A deep appreciation for and the ability to articulate the mission and aspirations of the Washington University.
Desire to play a meaningful role in the University community and to share in its commitment to research and education.
Comfort working in an environment that emphasizes measurable fundraising goals.
Ability to work with collaboratively with diverse constituencies within a complex organization.
A strong work ethic with the capacity to work independently supported by commitment and follow through.
Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Fundraising With A Track Record Of Successful Solicitations Or Related (4 Years)

Skills:

Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Confidentiality, Developing Creative Solutions, Development Experience, Fundraising, High-Integrity, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Learning Quickly, Oral Communications, Problem Solving, Professional Integrity, Project Administration, Project Leadership, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Strategic Thinking, Work Collaboratively, Working Independently, Written Communication
Grade
G13
Salary Range
$65,900.00 – $112,700.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestionswustl or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: hr.wustl/benefits/
EEO/AA Statement
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Diversity Statement
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