University of Louisville Physicians, Inc.

Director, Stewardship

Belknap Campus, USA · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 60 days ago

Data VisualizationCRMFinancial AnalysisHRResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationFinancial Reporting

About the role

Grade 11 (Salaried) Position Description: The Director of Stewardship serves as a strategic leader responsible for designing, strengthening, and advancing a comprehensive stewardship program.
The Director ensures that donors at all levels clearly understand the purpose, outcomes, and lasting impact of their philanthropy.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

8+ years of experience in donor relations, stewardship, advancement communications, or related work.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated leadership and team‑management experience.
Strong understanding of donor behavior, fundraising principles, and philanthropic culture.
Familiarity with CRM and donor management systems
Experience with data visualization, digital communications, or creative production.
Understanding of Endowment management and financial reporting concepts.
Strategic thinking and problem‑solving

Supervise donor relations staff responsible for acknowledgments, donor experience enhancements, and donor portal improvements.
Coordinate strategic outreach, milestone recognition, and engagement opportunities aligned with donor interests.
Integrate data visualization, metrics, and storytelling techniques to enhance clarity, engagement, and donor understanding.
Ensure all recognition activities align with institutional values, brand standards, and donor expectations.
Advise leadership on naming opportunities, recognition policies, and institutional guidelines.
Leverage benchmarking and industry trends to innovate and enhance stewardship practices and donor engagement experiences.
Oversee budgets and vendor relationships related to recognition displays, publications, digital tools, and other stewardship assets.

It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions.

The University of Louisville has an exceptional benefits package; to learn more about our benefits, please visit here

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy.
In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans.
The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment.

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