Stewardship Assistant

The Advancement Stewardship Assistant supports and cultivates relationships with individuals and corporate principals to sustain long-term engagement and philanthropic support. Northwood University emphasizes free enterprise within a context of limited government and individual responsibility. The ideal candidate will align with the mission and core values of Northwood University.

Responsibilities

• Enhance stewardship plans for gift acknowledgement, recognition, appreciation, accountability, and reporting.
• Support efforts to leverage NU events for sponsor engagement and recognition.
• Assist in cultivating long-term relationships that result in philanthropic support.
• Collaborate with major gift officers, annual giving director, alumni relations, and signature events director to advance shared goals that grow philanthropic giving.
• Create process documents to support action.
• Coordinate Liberty Fund Scholarships through letter writing, videos, and donor interactions.
• Assist with the creation of annual reports.
• Develop additional ways to facilitate interactions between students and scholarship donors.
• Co-host Project 100 by promoting the program to students and alumni.
• Grow Project 100 membership by soliciting new donors.
• Assist with proposals and submissions for Project 100.
• Organize, communicate, and report Project 100 updates.
• Retain current donors through stewardship.
• Work with the NU Office of Communications and Alumni for promotions and media coverage.
• Create annual update reports for the top 25 major donors to the university.
• Reinforce and create a culture of philanthropy among students enrolled at Northwood University.
• Assist with educating students about “NU Day of Giving” and Founders Day.
• Implement and coordinate a broad-based strategy of donor recognition, stewardship, and communications.
• Manage donor gift acknowledgement and proactively identify opportunities to communicate with donors and alumni.
• Plan and assist with the execution of cultivation and stewardship events on campus and around the country.
• Reinforce The Northwood Idea with all solicitations and mailings.
• Involve alumni through various events supporting enrollment, athletic, and academic efforts.
• Travel and work during evenings, weekends, and mornings in coordination with events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience in Communications, Business, or Public Relations.
• Strong writing capabilities, including the ability to create and present written proposals.
• High level of impactful interpersonal skills.
• Understanding and experience in marketing.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in social media and digital communications.
• Ability to articulate and support The Northwood Idea and express thoughts clearly in private and public settings.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.