Donor Relations and Stewardship Manager

The Donor Relations and Stewardship Manager plays a key role in advancing Tuck’s stewardship strategy by developing and delivering thoughtful, high-quality donor relations and stewardship materials. This position supports impact reporting, donor communications initiatives, and data management. Working in close collaboration with Advancement colleagues and partners across Tuck, the Donor Relations and Stewardship Manager contributes to meaningful donor engagement and a strong culture of philanthropy.

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Lorin Parker

603.646.2904

Lorin Parker, Executive Director, Talent Management

603.646.2904

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Not an essential function

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1. Donor Relations and Stewardship Materials and Communications: Writes, edits, and produces high-quality donor relations and stewardship materials, including impact reports, gift acknowledgment letters, briefing materials, and other donor-facing content. Creates and formats materials using tools such as Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, and other applications, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to institutional standards. Oversees the production, printing, packaging, mailing, and system upload of donor relations materials, ensuring timely and professional delivery.

45%

2. Data Management and Integrity: Manages donor and stewardship-related data, including entering and maintaining stewardship plans and stewardee records, pulling and reviewing annual stewardee lists, and ensuring data integrity. Assists with preparing data and tracking the updating of gift clubs, honor rolls, donor walls, and similar projects. Creates and monitors surveys using tools such as Qualtrics to collect information and feedback in support of stewardship and reporting efforts. In partnership with colleagues, tracks and records named spaces.

40%

3. Research and Team Support: Conducts research and responds to donor relations questions. Supports data and research requests as needed to inform stewardship strategy and execution. Monitors and manages the donor relations email inbox, responding to inquiries with professionalism and discretion.

15%

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned.