Stewardship and Impact Manager

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Senior Director of Engagement and the Events and Communications Manager, the Stewardship and Impact Manager will design and lead a comprehensive donor stewardship program.
• Overseeing the endowed scholarships lifecycle as well as University giving societies.
• Implement a comprehensive stewardship plan that prioritizes customized and transparent donor recognition and giving societies.
• Direct the stewardship of scholarship donors by coordinating with student recipients, Admissions, the Business Office, and Financial Aid.
• Strengthen and manage Giving Society engagement by defining clear criteria, recognition benefits, and communication pathways.
• Develop annual donor impact reports highlighting student outcomes and fund utilization.
• Execute personalized acknowledgment strategies, utilizing video software and other digital tools to express timely thanks to alumni and donors.
• Assist in the cultivation and stewardship of prospects for campus-partner crowdfunding initiatives.
• Support the donor engagement aspect of signature peer-to-peer campaigns.
• Develop targeted strategies to recognize and appreciate alumni and donor groups who have been historically underrepresented or less recognized.
• Manage the stewardship budget in collaboration with the Advancement Operations Manager ensuring strategic resource allocation.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, donor relations, or program management.
• High computer literacy in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and Microsoft 365. Some experience with Canva helpful but not required.
• Proven ability to develop and execute complex strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships.
• A deep personal commitment to North Park’s mission of Christian higher education and its identity as an intercultural, urban institution.
• A self‑motivated work style with the ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize effectively.