Stewardship Coordinator (Advancement Professional II)

CSU Careers•Chico, CA

About The Position

California State University, Chico is seeking a Stewardship Coordinator to coordinate and implement donor stewardship, recognition, reporting, and engagement activities that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy and strengthen donors’ relationships with the University. Working independently under the general supervision of the Donor Relations and Stewardship Director, the incumbent manages recurring stewardship communications and deliverables, including endowment and fund-impact reports, scholarship donor materials, acknowledgments, donor-recognition programs, individualized stewardship assignments, and related events. The position works with development officers, campus partners, students, faculty, and university leadership to gather information, create donor communications, maintain accurate stewardship records, and fulfill donor commitments in a timely, donor-centered manner. Day-to-day work is performed independently under general supervision, with results reviewed. The position is full-time, with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the summer schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The CSU classification salary range is $63,288 to $92,208 per year. The position qualifies for benefits, including a tuition fee waiver if eligible; CSU, Chico also offers benefits such as sick leave, vacation, and health insurance. The University is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and seeks candidates who support student success, the elimination of equity gaps, and an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. The position is considered sensitive and involves responsibility for the safety and security of Level 1 protected data. A background check may be required.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
Additional experience demonstrating acquired and successfully applied relevant knowledge and abilities may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
An advanced degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in higher education, advancement, donor relations, communications, marketing, public information, events, or a related environment.
Experience preparing communications, reports, newsletters, web content, publications, presentations, or other materials for external or public audiences.
Experience coordinating events, recognition programs, recurring communications, or projects involving multiple contributors and approvals.
Experience using customer or constituent management systems, databases, spreadsheets, content-management systems, or similar technology.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement donor stewardship, recognition, reporting, and engagement activities.
Manage recurring stewardship communications and deliverables, including endowment and fund-impact reports, scholarship donor materials, and acknowledgments.
Coordinate donor-recognition programs, individualized stewardship assignments, and related events.
Collaborate with development officers, campus partners, students, faculty, and university leadership to gather information and produce donor communications.
Maintain accurate stewardship records.
Ensure donor commitments are fulfilled in a timely and donor-centered manner.