Director,Donor - Division of University Advancement Job Kennesaw area,Georgia USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Position: Director, Donor Experience - Division of University Advancement

Director, Donor Experience - Division of University Advancement

Job

Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens.

Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location (Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Leads the development and execution of a comprehensive donor stewardship and engagement strategy designed to strengthen donor relationships, enhance the donor experience, and support philanthropic growth. Oversees donor recognition, acknowledgment, engagement activities, events, impact reporting, and ongoing stewardship initiatives across the donor lifecycle. Working in close partnership with fundraising staff, campus stakeholders, and donor compliance teams, develops tiered stewardship programs, advises on donor recognition opportunities, and ensures strategic relationship plans are in place for key donors.

Manages donor impact reporting and scholarship donor engagement initiatives and collaborates with development officers to implement meaningful stewardship experiences that promote donor retention, cultivation, and future giving. Fosters a culture of donor-centered engagement that advances the mission and fundraising goals of Kennesaw State University through strong leadership, relationship management, and communication

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and implements comprehensive donor engagement and stewardship strategies tailored to individual donors, colleges, and university priorities, ensuring alignment with development objectives and established procedures

Identifies, engages, and stewards major donors across the university in partnership with the Development team

Collaborates closely with senior leadership, including the CEO and AVP, to create meaningful engagement opportunities for top donors and prospects

Designs and manages innovative stewardship programs and initiatives that recognize, thank, and engage donors, while documenting and tracking stewardship activities within the CRM system (Raiser's Edge)

Strengthens connections between donors and the university by leveraging campus-wide engagement opportunities and partnering with donor compliance to deliver meaningful impact reporting

Leads the planning and execution of donor-focused events, including scholarship events, naming celebrations, donor recognition activities, student engagement opportunities, and donor hospitality programs

Oversees donor stewardship communications, including acknowledgments, newsletters, reports, and special correspondence, while partnering with Development Communications and Strategic Communications to ensure alignment with university branding and communication standards

Develops creative and strategic donor recognition and engagement opportunities that enhance donor satisfaction, strengthen relationships, and support the growth of the university's philanthropic community

Maintains expertise in donor engagement, stewardship, and philanthropic best practices by monitoring industry trends, emerging practices, and innovative approaches

Serves as a strategic partner to the fundraising team by promoting a culture of donor-centered stewardship, providing guidance and consultation to Development Directors on donor engagement, recognition, and relationship management strategies

Supervises stewardship and donor events staff, providing…

Director, Donor - Division of University Advancement