Coordinator of Stewardship and Donor Experience (Lima Campus)

The Ohio State University•Lima, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of Stewardship and Donor Experience leads the planning and execution of donor relations and stewardship efforts at Ohio State Lima. Reporting to the Development Senior Director and working closely with the Lima Advancement team, this role advances campus fundraising efforts through meaningful donor recognition, engagement, and communication, with a focus on gratitude and impact. This position manages a stewardship portfolio, developing and implementing targeted and broad-based plans to ensure donors feel valued and informed. Responsibilities include monitoring the use of gift and scholarship funds, contributing to donor impact reports, and leveraging institutional data systems to analyze donor information and inform strategy. The coordinator supports donor cultivation by identifying and tracking prospects, assessing giving capacity, and strengthening the donor pipeline. The role may engage with donors and prospects to deepen relationships and support strategic fundraising conversations. In addition, this position coordinates donor and alumni events and supports the daily operations of the Advancement office, including managing workflows, coordinating schedules and communications, and maintaining an organized and responsive office environment. The coordinator oversees procurement activities, including serving as the P-Card manager, processing purchases and reimbursements, and ensuring compliance with university policies and systems such as Workday and Spend Authorization processes. This role also provides professional, front-line support to the Development Senior Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
2 years of relevant experience required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Proficiency in data tools.
Professional writing skills.

Nice To Haves

2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
Highly organized.
Detail-oriented.
Adaptable.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive information.
Effective communication with diverse audiences.
Experience in program coordination.
Experience in relationship management.
Experience in data-informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of donor relations and stewardship efforts at Ohio State Lima.
Advance campus fundraising efforts through meaningful donor recognition, engagement, and communication.
Manage a stewardship portfolio, developing and implementing targeted and broad-based plans to ensure donors feel valued and informed.
Monitor the use of gift and scholarship funds.
Contribute to donor impact reports.
Leverage institutional data systems to analyze donor information and inform strategy.
Support donor cultivation by identifying and tracking prospects, assessing giving capacity, and strengthening the donor pipeline.
Engage with donors and prospects to deepen relationships and support strategic fundraising conversations.
Coordinate donor and alumni events.
Support the daily operations of the Advancement office, including managing workflows, coordinating schedules and communications, and maintaining an organized and responsive office environment.
Oversee procurement activities, including serving as the P-Card manager, processing purchases and reimbursements, and ensuring compliance with university policies and systems such as Workday and Spend Authorization processes.
Provide professional, front-line support to the Development Senior Director.