Job Type Full-Time
Job Number 01031
Division Staff
Closing Date Continuous
Opening Date 09/01/2026
Academic Year Development Center (4411)
Location 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME
Department Development Center (4411)
Description
This position provides strategic leadership for Husson University's
donor stewardship and recognition program, ensuring donors receive
meaningful, timely, and personalized recognition that reflects the
impact of their philanthropy. The Director develops and oversees
comprehensive stewardship initiatives, including major gift
recognition, scholarship and endowment stewardship, donor
communications, reporting, and recognition events. Working
collaboratively with Advancement leadership, Marketing and
Communications, Finance, Student Financial Services, and academic
partners, the Director manages naming opportunities, recognition
programs, stewardship reporting, and donor engagement strategies
while ensuring accurate records are maintained in Raiser's Edge.
The Director is responsible for developing innovative stewardship
initiatives that strengthen donor relationships, increase donor
retention, and support future philanthropic investment in Husson
University.
Example of Duties
- Provides strategic leadership for the University's donor
stewardship and recognition program, ensuring consistent and
meaningful donor engagement across all levels of philanthropy.
Directs the planning, production, and installation of major
gift recognition pieces in accordance with donor agreements and
University recognition policies, working closely with Advancement
leadership, vendors, and campus partners.
Develops and oversees the University's naming opportunity
program, maintaining a comprehensive inventory of current and
future naming opportunities and recommending strategies to maximize
philanthropic support.
Oversees the administration and stewardship of endowed funds,
scholarships, and annual awards, including coordination of
scholarship recipient information, donor stewardship, and
collaboration with Student Financial Services and academic
departments.
Develops and maintains stewardship standards and procedures to
ensure accurate and timely recognition of all philanthropic
gifts.
Provides oversight of the stewardship data and electronic
records related to endowed funds, scholarships, naming
opportunities, and donor recognition within Raiser's Edge, ensuring
data integrity and accurate reporting.
Works with the Director of Alumni Relations and Events on the
planning and execution of donor recognition and stewardship events,
including scholarship celebrations, donor appreciation events,
dedication ceremonies, and other engagement opportunities.
Develops and implements comprehensive stewardship communication
plans, including annual endowment reports, donor impact reports,
customized stewardship materials, and other communications that
demonstrate the impact of philanthropic support.
Works with the Director of Communication on the University's
major gift announcement process, coordinating press releases, donor
stories, photography, and marketing materials.
Collaborates with Advancement staff to develop individualized
stewardship plans for principal and major gift donors.
Provides leadership for donor recognition programs, including
giving societies and other recognition initiatives designed to
strengthen donor engagement and retention.
Oversees the creation, production, and distribution of donor
acknowledgments, tribute communications, milestone recognitions,
sympathy and appreciation correspondence, and other personalized
stewardship efforts.
Develops and manages systems for collecting student thank-you
letters, photographs, and video messages for scholarship donors and
other benefactors.
Collaborates with the Advancement Services team to produce
stewardship reports, campaign recognition materials, and other
special reports for donors, University leadership, and the Board of
Trustees.
Maintains electronic and printed stewardship resources,
including recognition standards, naming opportunity materials,
facility renderings, and stewardship collateral for use by
Advancement staff.
Monitors stewardship metrics and prepares reports evaluating
donor engagement, recognition activities, and stewardship outcomes
to inform future strategy.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
pounds.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred
- Experience managing complex relational databases
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience with Blackbaud/Raisers Edge a plus
Supplemental Information
HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER
**Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and
location.**
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Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Visit
our website at Husson University for a complete list of
benefits.
Address 1 College Circle
Bangor, Maine, 04401 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME,
Website http://www.husson.edu
PI286856416
