Donor Engagement Associate

Oklahoma State University Foundation•Stillwater, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advancement Operations team at Oklahoma State University (OSU) Foundation is seeking a Donor Engagement Associate. This role is crucial in translating high-level strategy into actionable plans, ensuring consistency, clarity, and accountability in partnership with all OSU Foundation departments. The primary purpose of this position is to manage and execute donor engagement and acknowledgement activities. This includes ensuring timely and meaningful donor recognition, coordinating stewardship communications, providing effective reporting, and maintaining consistent donor experiences across unit-based giving initiatives and donor societies.

Requirements

Minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via video conferencing.
Requires frequent repetitive motions when operating computers, telephones, and standard office equipment.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer, attending meetings, or participating in events.
Requires a valid driver's license.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to approximately 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing and communications, nonprofit management, humanities, or related fields preferred.
Experience in non-profit, stewardship, or donor relations preferred.
Sense of humor and experience having fun!

Responsibilities

Manage the unit-based acknowledgement process to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent donor recognition across the OSU system.
Partner with colleges and units to develop personalized donor acknowledgement letters and communications on behalf of Deans and unit leadership.
Prepare and coordinate stewardship communications including letters, emails, and related donor correspondence.
Complete and maintain relevant contact reports and stewardship documentation.
Support and coordinate donor engagement initiatives and giving campaigns, including Giving Tuesday, Give Orange, crowdfunding projects, and unit academic mailers.
Assist with stewardship outreach efforts designed to strengthen donor engagement and philanthropic participation.
Coordinate award nomination processes that recognize donor impact and support donor engagement and stewardship efforts.
Coordinate, maintain, and distribute unit marketing materials that support donor engagement, stewardship efforts, and fundraising initiatives.
Assist with communication efforts that ensure consistent donor-centered messaging across unit engagement activities and campaigns.
Coordinate and manage activities related to donor giving societies, including membership tracking, communications, recognition, and engagement efforts.
Other duties as assigned.