Stewardship Specialist II

University of Louisville•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stewardship Specialist II at the University of Louisville reports to the Director of Stewardship and supports donor relationships and the university’s philanthropic goals. The position implements stewardship, acknowledgment, recognition, and donor engagement efforts, including high-touch strategies for major and principal-level donors, in alignment with the priorities of the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement team. As a liaison to assigned colleges and units, the specialist partners with development officers, academic leadership, and central teams to build positive relationships between the university and its donors. The role collaborates across teams to deliver high-quality donor experiences, including events and engagement opportunities that serve as intentional stewardship touchpoints and support donor satisfaction and long-term philanthropic investment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Self-driven and goal-oriented, able to handle multiple priorities.
High degree of integrity, professionalism, creativity, and cooperation with internal and external constituents.

Nice To Haves

Experience in non-profit fundraising or higher education.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary stewardship liaison to assigned colleges and units, central student scholarship initiatives, and major and principal-level donors, aligning engagement strategies with institutional priorities, Events & Donor Experiences processes, and the broader Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement strategy.
Develop and implement stewardship strategies to cultivate and maintain strong donor relationships.
Develop and implement acknowledgment processes and recognition programs for donors at various giving levels, including major and principal-level donors.
Design and execute high-touch experiences and intentional moves aligned with cultivation and stewardship goals.
Personalize donor experiences based on interests and giving history.
Collaborate with the philanthropy team to identify donor engagement and recognition opportunities.
Coordinate scholarship stewardship, partnering with academic units and scholarship selection committees.
Oversee creation and distribution of donor recognition materials, including ThankView.
Support planning and execution of unit-based donor events and experiences in coordination with the Events & Donor Experiences team.
Assist in creating impact reports, success stories, and other materials that communicate the value of philanthropy to donors.
Maintain accurate and current donor records in BBCRM, using data to inform engagement strategies and measure effectiveness, including touchpoints and fulfillment of commitments.
Track stewardship touchpoints and fulfillment of commitments in BBCRM.