Manager of Stewardship and Donor Experience

La Roche University is seeking a Manager of Stewardship and Donor Experience to be responsible for ensuring that every La Roche University donor feels appreciated, informed, and connected to the mission they support. Reporting to the Executive Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, this position oversees all aspects of donor acknowledgment, recognition, impact reporting, and event stewardship. The manager ensures consistent, high-quality communication and engagement with donors across all giving levels.

La Roche University embraces its Catholic identity while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds, fosters global citizenship, and creates a community of scholars from around the world. The University empowers all members of the community to become lifelong learners, achieve success in their chosen careers, and promote justice and peace in a constantly changing global society.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a comprehensive stewardship plan to thank, recognize, and retain donors.
• Coordinate timely and accurate gift acknowledgment letters, impact reports, and donor recognition lists.
• Partner with Advancement Services to maintain accurate donor records and recognition preferences.
• Oversee the production of annual endowment and scholarship reports.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Media to design donor impact stories, videos, and visual communications.
• Support stewardship events, including scholarship luncheons, donor recognition receptions, and major gift dedications.
• Create systems and checklists to track stewardship actions and measure donor satisfaction.
• Serve as a campus resource on donor recognition protocols and naming opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in advancement, stewardship, or communications.
• Strong organizational and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred).
• Ability to collaborate across departments and work in a mission-driven environment.

In order for applications to be fully processed, a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references must accompany a completed application. Candidates subject to background clearances.  Review of applicants will begin immediately; position open until filled.

Qualified applicants can complete an online application by clicking on the following link:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Applicants for this position must have current legal authorization to work in the United States. La Roche University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. 

No Relocation Assistance

It is the policy of La Roche University to promote equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, creed, age, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability or medical condition, or any other legally protected status. 

How to Apply

You must submit a separate online application for each position that you want to apply for. The positions listed on this site are those currently available at the University. The information listed for each position is all that is available at this time. There is no further need to contact the Human Resources Department.

To apply for a position at La Roche:

1. Identify the position in which you want to apply.
2. Complete an online application by clicking on “Click Here to Apply” at the bottom of the job posting. The application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
3. An online application must be submitted for each position in which you want to apply. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Resumes can be attached to the online application.
4. Your information will be reviewed by a hiring manager, and you will be contacted if we feel your qualifications closely match the description of the position.

Employment Policy

It is the policy of La Roche University to promote equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color creed, age, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job related disability or medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

This policy provides for equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship. This includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, job assignment, transfer, promotion, demotion, compensation, training and development, employee benefits, layoff, discharge and general working conditions.

This policy is administered in accordance with all applicable federal and state statutes. La Roche University does not take action against an employee because he or she has opposed a practice made unlawful under federal or state law or has filed charges, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or lawsuit pursuant to those statutes.

All employees are expected to implement and abide by La Roche’s policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employment within their assigned work areas. Any violation of this policy by an employee of La Roche University may result in disciplinary action, including, when appropriate, discharge.

The Associate Vice President of Human Resources/Compliance Officer is assigned the overall responsibility for effective administration of this program throughout La Roche University. Individuals who believe that they may have experienced illegal discrimination should immediately report their complaint to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources/Compliance Officer.