Boston College
Stewardship and Donor Engagement Specialist
Boston College, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Overview
Boston College Introduction: Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. The university has an operating budget of $1.4 billion and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion. Boston College is recognized as a leading R1 university with a commitment to the liberal arts, scientific inquiry, and student formation. The Stewardship & Donor Engagement Specialist role is part of the Office of University Advancement, which supports fundraising, alumni relations, operations, and communications and engagement. The position provides administrative support to Stewardship & Donor Engagement and collaborates with the Sr. Assoc. Director to manage gift recognition initiatives, special projects, recognition events, briefings, and activities related to university donors. Position
The Stewardship & Donor Engagement Specialist reports to the Sr. Assoc. Director, Stewardship & Donor Engagement, Recognition, and supports a comprehensive recognition and events program for the university donor base. The role includes researching and tracking prior cultivation, acknowledgment, and engagement activities for donors in a stewardship cycle, and assisting with strategies for effective donor stewardship through recognition, benefit fulfillment, engagement, and events. Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to Stewardship & Donor Engagement. Assist with managing principal and major gift recognition initiatives. Support production of special projects, recognition events, briefings, and donor-related activities. Research and track past engagement activities and inform stewardship strategies. Develop stewardship plans, manage timelines, monitor priorities, and track progress toward goals. Assist with writing, coordination, and execution of donor communications and materials. Collaborate with team members and high-level stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications
3-5 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a professional setting. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy. Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficient proofreading; strong typing skills. Working knowledge of Google Suite and Windows/Microsoft Office; familiarity with Customer Relationship Management databases (experience with Mythos, Blackbaud, or other fundraising databases preferred). Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, and meet tight deadlines; strong discretion with confidential information. Understanding of higher education or fundraising environments preferred; willingness to work some nights/weekends as needed. High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Commitment to Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College; ability to work as part of a team and contribute to a culture of inclusion. Salary and Benefits
Salary range: $50,000 - $62,500. Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits based on job classification, including tuition remission for employees (and eligible spouses/children), medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, sick and vacation pay, and additional benefits outlined in the employee handbook. Closing Statement
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Notices of nondiscrimination are available on the university website.
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Boston College Introduction: Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. The university has an operating budget of $1.4 billion and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion. Boston College is recognized as a leading R1 university with a commitment to the liberal arts, scientific inquiry, and student formation. The Stewardship & Donor Engagement Specialist role is part of the Office of University Advancement, which supports fundraising, alumni relations, operations, and communications and engagement. The position provides administrative support to Stewardship & Donor Engagement and collaborates with the Sr. Assoc. Director to manage gift recognition initiatives, special projects, recognition events, briefings, and activities related to university donors. Position
The Stewardship & Donor Engagement Specialist reports to the Sr. Assoc. Director, Stewardship & Donor Engagement, Recognition, and supports a comprehensive recognition and events program for the university donor base. The role includes researching and tracking prior cultivation, acknowledgment, and engagement activities for donors in a stewardship cycle, and assisting with strategies for effective donor stewardship through recognition, benefit fulfillment, engagement, and events. Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to Stewardship & Donor Engagement. Assist with managing principal and major gift recognition initiatives. Support production of special projects, recognition events, briefings, and donor-related activities. Research and track past engagement activities and inform stewardship strategies. Develop stewardship plans, manage timelines, monitor priorities, and track progress toward goals. Assist with writing, coordination, and execution of donor communications and materials. Collaborate with team members and high-level stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications
3-5 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a professional setting. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy. Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficient proofreading; strong typing skills. Working knowledge of Google Suite and Windows/Microsoft Office; familiarity with Customer Relationship Management databases (experience with Mythos, Blackbaud, or other fundraising databases preferred). Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, and meet tight deadlines; strong discretion with confidential information. Understanding of higher education or fundraising environments preferred; willingness to work some nights/weekends as needed. High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Commitment to Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College; ability to work as part of a team and contribute to a culture of inclusion. Salary and Benefits
Salary range: $50,000 - $62,500. Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits based on job classification, including tuition remission for employees (and eligible spouses/children), medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, sick and vacation pay, and additional benefits outlined in the employee handbook. Closing Statement
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Notices of nondiscrimination are available on the university website.
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