Director of Stewardship

Director of Stewardship

Functional Title: Director of Stewardship
Classification: Full Time/Exempt
Division: Advancement
Department: University Advancement
Reports To: VP of University Advancement
Primary Function: Stewardship of Donors

Major Duties:

  • Leadership and stewardship of annual giving program
  • Leadership and stewardship of Corporate Sponsorship Program
  • Involved in Special Events and Special University Advancement Projects
  • Write grant and foundation requests.
  • Solicit gifts on a regular basis on behalf of LCU.
  • Play a leadership role in campaigns.

Job Requirements:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to help students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner.
  • Knowledge of spreadsheets
  • Strong ability to multitask and problem solve.        
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is essential.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or work experience that is equivalent.

Physical Requirements:  

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

  • Be ambulatory around campus and in buildings.
  • Required to regularly sit and stand.
  • Frequently use wrist, hands, and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements such as typing, distributing mail, and picking up small objects.
  • Ability to talk frequently to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information.
  • Required to lift packages and/or move heavy objects, 50+lbs.

NOTE: All LCU employees are required to complete Title IX & Information Security (FERPA) training and Data Security Training at the time of new hire and on an annual basis thereafter. Some positions/departments may require additional training for security or data needs.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.