University of Michigan
Annual Giving / Stewardship Officer
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Job Summary
Michigan Public, the state's largest National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate and a service of the University of Michigan, is looking for an experienced, ambitious Annual Giving/Stewardship Officer to help manage, grow, and retain Michigan Public's mid-level donor program.
Responsibilities *
Annual Giving
Manage, grow, and retain Michigan Public's mid-level donor program (e.g., gifts of $500-$5,000 annually).
Partner with membership and marketing teams to create consistent, compelling donor communications.
Track and analyze giving trends to identify opportunities for upgrading donors to higher levels of giving.
Stewardship
Lead stewardship initiatives to deepen donor relationships across all giving levels.
Create strategic stewardship plans, including thank-you letters, recognition touchpoints, and impact reporting.
Assist in the coordination of donor appreciation events, webinars, and behind-the-scenes experiences.
Maintain a portfolio of donors for personalized engagement, including phone calls, notes, and in-person meetings.
Collaborate with program staff and journalists to collect and share stories of impact with donors.
Operations & Collaboration
Use CRM and donor databases (DART, Allegiance) to manage donor information, track interactions, and generate reports.
Ensure timely and accurate gift acknowledgments.
Work with the major gifts officer to build a pipeline of future major donors.
Represent Michigan Public at events and in the community, serving as an ambassador for the organization.
Required Qualifications *
Bachelor degree or 3-5 years of related work experience
Experience with mid-level or major giving programs.
Knowledge of stewardship best practices in donor-centered fundraising.
Familiarity with DART and/or Allegiance fundraising databases.
Knowledge of public media
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Additional Information
Benefits
Michigan Public is a service of the University of Michigan. In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and any eligible family members and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting upon meeting eligibility requirements
Many choices for health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Michigan Public EEO Statement
Michigan Public is committed to attracting and retaining a creative workforce filled with varied perspectives and experiences to enhance and continue our mission of producing trusted content to grow a diverse community of listeners.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
269420
Working Title
Annual Giving / Stewardship Officer
Job Title
Stewardship Officer Inter
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Mpm Radio
Department
Michigan Public Programming
Posting Begin/End Date
10/06/2025 - 10/27/2025
Salary
$55,000.00 - $65,000.00
Career Interest
Communications & Marketing
Development/Institutional Advancement
Apply Now
Apply Now
Job Summary
Michigan Public, the state's largest National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate and a service of the University of Michigan, is looking for an experienced, ambitious Annual Giving/Stewardship Officer to help manage, grow, and retain Michigan Public's mid-level donor program.
Responsibilities *
Annual Giving
Manage, grow, and retain Michigan Public's mid-level donor program (e.g., gifts of $500-$5,000 annually).
Partner with membership and marketing teams to create consistent, compelling donor communications.
Track and analyze giving trends to identify opportunities for upgrading donors to higher levels of giving.
Stewardship
Lead stewardship initiatives to deepen donor relationships across all giving levels.
Create strategic stewardship plans, including thank-you letters, recognition touchpoints, and impact reporting.
Assist in the coordination of donor appreciation events, webinars, and behind-the-scenes experiences.
Maintain a portfolio of donors for personalized engagement, including phone calls, notes, and in-person meetings.
Collaborate with program staff and journalists to collect and share stories of impact with donors.
Operations & Collaboration
Use CRM and donor databases (DART, Allegiance) to manage donor information, track interactions, and generate reports.
Ensure timely and accurate gift acknowledgments.
Work with the major gifts officer to build a pipeline of future major donors.
Represent Michigan Public at events and in the community, serving as an ambassador for the organization.
Required Qualifications *
Bachelor degree or 3-5 years of related work experience
Experience with mid-level or major giving programs.
Knowledge of stewardship best practices in donor-centered fundraising.
Familiarity with DART and/or Allegiance fundraising databases.
Knowledge of public media
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Additional Information
Benefits
Michigan Public is a service of the University of Michigan. In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and any eligible family members and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting upon meeting eligibility requirements
Many choices for health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Michigan Public EEO Statement
Michigan Public is committed to attracting and retaining a creative workforce filled with varied perspectives and experiences to enhance and continue our mission of producing trusted content to grow a diverse community of listeners.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
269420
Working Title
Annual Giving / Stewardship Officer
Job Title
Stewardship Officer Inter
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Mpm Radio
Department
Michigan Public Programming
Posting Begin/End Date
10/06/2025 - 10/27/2025
Salary
$55,000.00 - $65,000.00
Career Interest
Communications & Marketing
Development/Institutional Advancement
Apply Now