Athletics Stewardship Manager

Oklahoma State University Foundation•Stillwater, OK

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Stewardship Manager will develop and implement comprehensive stewardship strategies that strengthen donor relationships, enhance donor engagement and recognition, and support philanthropic growth through personalized stewardship activities, events, communications, and donor-centered initiatives. The Athletics team contributes to the mission by engaging donors and generating private philanthropic support for Oklahoma State University Athletics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing and communications, nonprofit management, humanities, or related fields required.
Minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
Sense of humor and experience having fun!

Nice To Haves

Experience in fundraising, stewardship, or donor relations preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and steward a portfolio of up to 100 donor households through personalized engagement, recognition, and stewardship activities for assigned units.
Coordinate stewardship efforts related to gifts, including donor recognition, follow-up communications, and related stewardship initiatives.
Develop and implement mass stewardship strategies and communications for unmanaged donor prospects to enhance donor engagement and retention by unit.
Prepare and manage award nominations and designation anniversary reports to support donor recognition and engagement efforts for respective units.
Coordinate donor hospitality and engagement opportunities related to athletics, including football ticket invitations and suite hosting.
Assist with planning and execution of advisory board and volunteer group events in collaboration with the Development Operations Coordinator (DOC) and unit partners.
Support and execute student-donor appreciation initiatives and related donor engagement activities.
Coordinate, maintain, and distribute unit stewardship and marketing materials to support donor relations and engagement efforts.
Collaborate with student workers on stewardship cards, communications, and donor appreciation projects.
Monitor and support pledge management activities, including follow-up and coordination related to donor commitments.
Assist with stewardship reporting and administrative processes that support donor engagement and recognition efforts.
Other duties as assigned.