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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

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Manager of Stewardship & Donor Relations, University Advancement

Apply now Job no: 501134
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial

The Stewardship & Donor Relations Manager will design, implement and coordinate a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program to promote interaction with and recognition of Rowan’s donors at all levels. The successful candidate will drive the University’s donor recognition initiatives by developing creative strategies for the acknowledgement, reporting and ongoing stewardship of donors, with the goal of increasing engagement and giving in support of the institution’s fundraising efforts. This position reports to the Director of Advancement Communications.

Key Responsibilities:

· Plan and execute donor cultivation, engagement, stewardship and recognition initiatives and identify opportunities to connect and engage donors and fund recipients.

· Produce strategic, high-quality, donor-centered stewardship pieces that illustrate the impact of giving and inspire continued support.

· Research, compile and prepare annual donor impact/endowment reports.

· Lead and manage the design and implementation of donor communications processes, including impact reporting, endowment reporting and ThankView communications.

· Serve as a thought partner to Advancement colleagues, offering creative and strategic input on donor touchpoints as well as personalized donor engagement strategies for principal gift donors to strengthen relationships, recognize contributions and enhance long-term stewardship strategies.

· Contribute to the planning and execution of events and recognition activities that strengthen connections and coordinate donor recognition items and gifts.

· Partner with Advancement Services to ensure accurate information is tracked and maintained to produce reporting tools to guide decision-making and measure effectiveness.

· Lead the strategic management and enhancement of giving societies to cultivate deeper donor engagement, long-term loyalty and meaningful recognition.

· Write and edit donor-related content and messages as well as writing for presidential and vice-presidential correspondence and other high touch, high impact projects across digital and paper platforms.

· Work with the Division’s gift officers to create and execute relationship management strategies for major donors and participate in stewardship strategy meetings.

· Assist with the coordination of other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required

· Bachelor’s degree.

· Five years of advancement communications, donor relations, stewardship program management or related experience, preferably in a higher education or non-profit environment. Note: A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of work experience.

· Superior project management and organizational skills with an eye for detail and quality.

· Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to importance of stewardship and donor relations as an institution wide effort.

· Ability to work independently, take initiative and meet deadlines.

· Creativity and innovation; exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills; and an ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

· Highest standards of confidentiality and discretion.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite programs.

· Occasional night and weekend work is required.

Preferred:

· Experience in academic fundraising environment and familiarity with the principles of fundraising are highly desirable.

· Graphic design or visual storytelling skills are a plus; especially Adobe suite/InDesign.

· Understanding and experience with software applications including Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, ThankView, ODDER or equivalents.

Starting Date:

As soon as possible.

Salary & Benefits:

  • In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $76,000 to $88,000. When extending any salary offer, Rowan University considers many factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, training, key skills, internal equity, as well as market and other organizational considerations.

  • For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents). 

  • For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/  

General Info:

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Contact:

Interested applicants must send a cover letter highlighting related education and experience, a resume, three writing samples to demonstrate varied writing styles and the names and contact information for at least three references.

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment
Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
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Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.