Stewardship Manager

About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.

Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.

To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.

Full-time

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent organization skills, detail oriented

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple projects

• Good decision-making skills, tactful, good listener, willingness to search out answers, ability to collaborate and recognize when others need to be involved in activities or decisions

• Creativity, curiosity, sense of humor, high energy level, and an enthusiasm for meeting and working with a wide range of individuals

• Knowledge of fundraising principles, practices and methods, computers and related software application, analytical methods, funding sources, report writing techniques, marketing principles and practices and networking strategies.

• Understanding of individual donor needs and perceptions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, communications or an equivalent client-focused environment

• Demonstrated skills in writing, organization, and attention to detail

• Strong prior experience writing correspondence or copy

• Prior experience with donor databases and prospect tracking systems

• Prior experience working in a staff

capacity for volunteers and executives

• Prior experience with cultivation and recognition events

Understanding and commitment to Kettering University Values
a. RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.
b. INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics.
c. CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation.
d. COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners.
e. EXCELLENCE: in all we do.

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• Work with university advancement team to develop and implement stewardship strategies that strengthen long-term relationships with major donors and prospective donors to Kettering University

• Organize and actualize a fiscal year stewardship calendar, informing alumni and donors of programs and press at the university that includes print and e-communications

• Ensure that details of stewardship plans are compiled and communicated to all involved parties, and that the plan is documented, implemented and included in the banner advancement and Fund Performance Management (FPM) system

• Write personal acknowledgment and stewardship communication (including letters) for signature by university leadership, board members, and key volunteers

• Work in partnership with university advancement to identify and develop recognition opportunities

• Attend stewardship and cultivation events as needed

• As needed, plan, manage and execute meetings that advance donor involvement, cultivation and stewardship for major gifts