Stewardship Manager

Point Loma Nazarene University • San Diego, CA

1d • $27 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Join a mission-driven team at Point Loma Nazarene University as the Stewardship Manager. In this dynamic, full-time role, you will lead and enhance a comprehensive donor stewardship program that strengthens relationships with alumni, donors, and friends of the university through meaningful communications, recognition, events, scholarship stewardship, and endowment management. This position plays a vital role in advancing the university's mission by ensuring donors experience exceptional engagement and appreciation throughout their philanthropic journey.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Communications, Business, Public Relations, or similar) preferred
• Two to four years of event planning and program management experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Experience with a database or CRM preferred
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows, and Google Workspace
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Positive, friendly disposition with the ability to build effective relationships with donors, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and the public
• Ability to occasionally travel and work evenings and weekends as needed
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with Community Life Covenant.
• Work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods of time
• Use of computer equipment, including keyboard, mouse, and monitor
• Ability to read documents, email, reports, and other correspondence on paper and a computer monitor
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone
• Ability to stand, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 30 pounds

Nice To Haves

• A relationship-focused professional who is passionate about creating meaningful donor experiences
• A strategic thinker who can evaluate programs, analyze data, and identify opportunities for growth and innovation
• An exceptional communicator with strong writing and interpersonal skills
• A highly organized project manager who can oversee multiple initiatives and meet competing deadlines
• Someone who enjoys planning and executing memorable donor events and recognition programs
• A collaborative team player who works effectively across departments and with university leadership
• A detail-oriented professional who can manage stewardship timelines, donor communications, and reporting with accuracy
• An individual who is comfortable working with databases/CRMs and using data to inform decisions
• A service-minded professional who builds trusted relationships with donors, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and campus partners

Responsibilities

• Leading and continually improving PLNU's stewardship program, including donor communications, recognition, events, scholarship stewardship, and endowment reporting
• Evaluating and enhancing giving societies, including Horizon Circle and Bresee Society, and establishing a new Parent and Family giving level.
• Managing giving society memberships, communications, benefits, and annual stewardship timelines
• Planning and coordinating donor appreciation events, including a Homecoming reception, a Christmas music event, and campus engagement opportunities
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive stewardship calendar to ensure timely donor recognition and communications
• Coordinating stewardship initiatives such as Presidential communications, seasonal mailings, thank-you campaigns, and donor appreciation gifts
• Creating strategic stewardship plans for major and lifetime donors while supporting campaign and prospect management efforts
• Overseeing scholarship and endowment stewardship, including annual reports, donor communications, endowment agreements, and scholarship recognition activities
• Coordinating student thank-you letters, donor and student meet-and-greets, and scholarship workshops with campus partners
• Collaborating with academic departments, admissions, student financial services, and university leadership to ensure donor intent is honored and scholarship funds are managed appropriately
• Using data and program evaluation to measure stewardship effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
• Supervising student workers who assist with stewardship programs and events
• Performing additional duties as assigned in support of University Advancement initiatives

Benefits

• health
• dental
• tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• competitive retirement matching
• vacation and sick time
• 15 paid holidays per year
• opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level