Lipscomb University · 1 day ago
Director of Donor Engagement and Stewardship, Advancement
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expLipscomb University is seeking a Director of Donor Engagement and Stewardship to create and manage a comprehensive donor relations strategy. This role involves developing donor correspondence, planning donor events, and collaborating with various teams to enhance donor engagement and support fundraising goals.
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Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and leads a successful and integrated donor relations program that strategically targets all levels of giving
Ensures donors are acknowledged and recognized to strengthen their financial support for the University
Responsible for creating timely and appropriate donor correspondence, researching and preparing donor stewardship information through Raiser’s Edge CSM, and assisting Advancement officers with preparing meeting material for donors and/or University leaders
Work closely with the Strategic Communications Director to facilitate donor communication through mail and e-mail correspondence
Plan and collaborate with the events management team to execute donor engagement and recognition events that show gratitude and appreciation to donors
Manage and coordinate any campaign-related kick-offs and donor recognition or engagement events
Create innovative and leading-edge programs to acknowledge, engage and steward donors; ensure the external reporting to donors on endowments
Work in collaboration with the Office of Annual Giving to implement an effective stewardship strategy for Lipscomb’s annual Day of Giving
Tracks donor relations and stewardship activities in the established databases to enhance relationships and increase the likelihood of continued contributions
Responsible for the review and control of all gift acknowledgments, including receipts, thank you letters, pledge reminders, tribute notifications and annual endowment reports
Works closely with Advancement staff and other campus leaders to report to donors on the use of gifts, to arrange meetings between donors and beneficiaries if appropriate, and to help celebrate gifts
Manages AWL scholarship process, working closely with chapter presidents, student recipients and Financial Aid during the awarding process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Advancement and/or Donor Relations with an educational institution or non-profit
Specific experience stewarding and cultivating donors and alumni
Experience with Raiser's Edge CRM
Experience with Blackbaud Scholarship manager
Experience with Gratavid
Company
Lipscomb University
Lipscomb University is a faith-based, liberal arts institution in Nashville, Tenn.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$23M2018-04-17Grant· $23M
Leadership Team
Brent Roe-Hall
Director of The Joshua Project & Partnerships
Cindy Mears
Executive Administrative Assistant to the VP and CIO of IT, Leases & Contracts Administrator
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