Stewardship Specialist

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

11h

About The Position

Auburn Advancement is seeking a Stewardship Specialist (Agreements) to join their philanthropy team. This role is crucial for strengthening donor relationships and showcasing the impact of philanthropy at Auburn University by coordinating gift agreements. The position ensures donors understand the meaningful difference their contributions make.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
2 years of experience in donor relations, data collection, reporting and analysis, or donor recognition programs (for Specialist I)
4 years of experience in donor relations, data collection, reporting and analysis, or donor recognition programs (for Specialist II)
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Responsibilities

Coordinate agreement routing and assist with preparing documents that reflect donor intent and Auburn University policies.
Assist with recognition, engagement, and stewardship initiatives that foster meaningful connections with donors and constituents.
Organize data, maintain project timelines, and track deliverables to support timely and effective stewardship efforts.
Collaborate with University partners to gather information supporting gift agreements, fund compliance, and donor-related projects.
Support best practices, process improvements, training initiatives, and accurate stewardship records across designated systems.
Coordinates activities associated with the gift agreement routing process for Auburn Advancement.
Assists development staff in preparing agreements that accurately reflect donor intent while adhering to Auburn University policies and procedures.
Facilitates agreement review and signature routing processes.
Assists with donor relations activities that support donor engagement, recognition, and stewardship efforts.
Contributes to initiatives designed to strengthen donor relationships and demonstrate appreciation to individuals, corporations, foundations, and other constituent groups.
Compiles, analyzes, and organizes data to support stewardship projects, donor engagement activities, and recognition initiatives.
Maintains project schedules, task lists, and tracking systems to support timely completion of assigned agreement activities.
Collaborates with internal partners, including the Endowment Investment Office, Development Accounting, University Scholarships, Financial Aid, Business Office, Office of the President, and Office of the Executive Vice President, to obtain information needed for gift agreements and fund compliance.
Participates in training and educational initiatives related to gift agreements, spending guidelines, and compliance requirements.
Assists with the annual review of agreement processes and documentation.
Maintains stewardship-related records and requirements within the constituent relationship management database and other designated systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.