Position Information

Posting Number 20112857

Position Title Coordinator of Stewardship

FTE 1.0

Position Type Staff

Department University Advancement Dept

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

Implements and coordinates a broad-based strategy of donor recognition, stewardship, and donor communications. Publishes and distributes stewardship reports on endowed funds. Manages donor’s gift acknowledgements and proactively identifies opportunities to communicate with donors and alumni. Plans and executes cultivation and stewardship events on campus and around the county. Manages communication between development staff and academic departments, interdisciplinary programs, and research centers.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities

• Creating and distributing comprehensive detailed planning reports with specific action lists for each stewardship activity; activities include but are not limited to grand openings, luncheons, some fundraising, etc.

• Complete time-sensitive actions and maintain timely and transparent communication with University Advancement professional staff and donors; this includes record keeping that includes specific task related to the level of donor sponsorship and maintain monthly, annual, and biannual activities that increase donor engagement.

• Balance and prioritize fast paced multi-tasking challenges, i.e., those related to planned communications with donors, internal team members, colleague consultations, and problem solving/trouble shootings.

• Manage on-going relationships with external constituents by connecting donors of endowed sponsorship and students during planned activities.

• Apply expertise to stewardship activities for the entire campus and develop an ongoing professional training schedule to identify and implement industry best practices

Key Competencies:

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Interact positively and professionally with both the community at large and the internal campus community.

• Knowledge of Texas State University System, its component institutions, and their inter-connected goals. Knowledge of marketing strategies, and social protocols related donor relations.

Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• State of Texas Retirement plans.

• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.

• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in the fund-raising, marketing, or donor stewardship is required.

• Experience working with community and business leaders in business and social settings.

  EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an educational institution is preferred. Experience with fundraising is a plus.

  Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary Commensurate

Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 02/23/2024

Close Date 05/23/2024

Open Until Filled No

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