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North Carolina State University · 16 hours ago

Assistant Director of Stewardship and Development Communications

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

North Carolina State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Stewardship and Development Communications for its Office of College Advancement. This role is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive donor stewardship and communications program to strengthen donor relationships and inspire philanthropic support for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and management of an innovative, strategic and comprehensive donor engagement, recognition and stewardship program

Develop long-range and short-range plans to grow the stewardship and donor relations program to help support fundraising goals by building strategic and tactical plans for stewarding, cultivating and engaging alumni, friends, donors and potential supporters of CALS

Provide oversight and management of the annual scholarship reporting in coordination with internal and external constituents

Continuously evaluate and optimize the stewardship program; implementing best practices and providing strategic recommendations to the advancement team, as well as departments and programs in the College

Serve as a primary liaison with College departments, central stewardship and external vendors as needed

Proactively identify gaps and implement strategic changes/suggestions for increased donor relations

Make recommendations and assist development officers with developing and maintaining individual stewardship plans for top donors /prospects

Act as a subject matter expert, providing timely and accurate responses to internal partners and donors regarding all aspects of scholarship reporting and stewardship efforts

Assist with Naming Agreement Process by preparing and submitting all required documentation, meticulously confirming the accuracy of all donor names and terms on the finished recognition products (e.g. signage, printed materials)

Partner closely with CALS Communications to research, craft and promote compelling, concise content that vividly illustrates the impact of private financial support on students, faculty, and facilities

Write and edit a variety of high impact stewardship and cultivation materials, including website features, talking points, event scripts, proposals and other priority philanthropic narratives

Research, write, and edit high-quality acknowledgment letters on behalf of senior leadership, ensuring authenticity and timeliness

Review and edit donor communications for content accuracy, consistency, and ensure strict adherence to CALS and University brand guidelines

Develop, manage, and execute a comprehensive annual communications calendar that strategically sequences all recurring advancement communications projects to maximize donor engagement and impact

Coordinate and align all internal contributors involved in donor communications, serving as the central point and liaison

Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities

Qualification

Stewardship experienceDonor relationsProject managementAdvancement databaseData analysisInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skillsAdaptabilityInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience related to the area of assignment or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Demonstrated experience in stewardship, donor relations, or development communications, preferably in a higher education or nonprofit setting

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead complex, multi-faceted projects (e.g., annual reporting) to completion

Experience working with an advancement database (e.g., Advance, Raiser's Edge) and a comfort with data analysis and cleaning

Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to serve as a strong liaison to internal and external partners

A commitment to confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving communications technologies, industry best practices, and emerging stewardship trends, and to proactively apply them to strengthen donor engagement

A flexible, solutions-oriented working style with a willingness to take initiative, collaborate across teams, and contribute wherever needed in a fast-moving, all-hands environment

Valid NC Driver's license or the ability to obtain within 60 days of start