Stewardship Associate, Communication and Reporting

Stewardship Associate, Communication and Reporting

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• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

Villanova University has embarked on a 10-year strategic plan, Rooted. Restless., with the goal of enhancing the Augustinian Catholic living and learning experience for all members of our community.

University Advancement is seeking exceptional talent to join our mission-driven team working together toward our shared vision for Villanova, fueled by the generosity of the University’s philanthropic supporters as we “keep moving” in the spirit of St. Augustine in the public phase of Villanova’s comprehensive capital campaign:
Espiritus Nova.

Reporting to the Director of Donor Engagement and Recognition, the Stewardship Associate, Communication and Reporting serves as a key partner in the development and execution of stewardship reporting and donor impact communications across University Advancement.

This role collaborates closely with University Advancement Communications (UAC), frontline fundraisers, and campus partners to coordinate, develop, and deliver a comprehensive stewardship reporting program that strengthens donor relationships through meaningful, timely, and personalized communications. The Stewardship Associate, Communication and Reporting follows workflows, supports content collection and editing, develops reporting templates and tools, and ensures the consistent delivery of donor-centered reports and acknowledgments.

This position works directly on the creative content and story creation of high-quality annual donor reports, including but not limited to scholarship reports, custom donor reports, impact statements, endowment reports, fund narratives, and other stewardship communications that demonstrate the impact of philanthropic support.

The Stewardship Associate, Communication and Reporting leverages technology and reporting platforms to streamline stewardship processes, improve efficiency, and support customized donor reporting initiatives that align with institutional fundraising and engagement strategies.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Partner with the Director, UAC, frontline fundraisers, and University stakeholders to coordinate and produce compelling stewardship reports and donor impact communications. Support the editing of endowment narratives, student and donor stories, gratitude statements, and other reporting content necessary for the creation of personalized donor reports. Support development of reporting templates, timelines, and project plans to ensure the timely delivery of endowment reports, scholarship reports, impact statements, fund activation reports, custom stewardship reports, and donor acknowledgments.

Serve as a resource to University Advancement staff on stewardship reporting best practices and opportunities for enhanced donor engagement.

Manage digital stewardship outreach through ODDER, Fund Miner, Air Table and other reporting platforms in support of donor engagement objectives. Collaborate with University partners and Advancement colleagues to gather content and develop…