STEWARDSHIP SPECIALIST - ADVANCEMENT INITIATIVES

University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc • Norman, OK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Stewardship-Advancement Initiatives, the Stewardship Specialist provides operational and administrative support for a robust and growing Advancement organization at the OU Foundation. The specialist provides support and strategic vision to the operational needs of the Foundation’s fundraising team. This professional works in partnership with development professionals across all OU campuses and Foundation staff to ensure appropriate processes and practices related to all aspects of a stewardship program designed to celebrate OU’s donors are followed. Works closely with other members of the OU Advancement team to support the work of the organization by coordinating, organizing and stewarding managed donors and prospects for all gifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, public relations or a closely related field.
• 24 months of office administration/operations experience in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated expertise in OU fundraising operations, including strategic development for high-level prospects.
• Experience designing and executing fundraising and stewardship programs in higher education.
• Ability to create tailored strategies.
• Proficiency with advancement software such as Agilon.
• Strong understanding of communications and stewardship initiatives that support fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational and administrative support for the Advancement organization.
• Provides support and strategic vision to the operational needs of the Foundation’s fundraising team.
• Works in partnership with development professionals across all OU campuses and Foundation staff to ensure appropriate processes and practices related to all aspects of a stewardship program are followed.
• Works closely with other members of the OU Advancement team to support the work of the organization by coordinating, organizing and stewarding managed donors and prospects for all gifts.

What This Job Offers

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