The University Of Denver
Coordinator, Donor Relations & Stewardship
The University Of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Coordinator, Donor Relations & Stewardship
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Job no:
498539 Work type:
Staff Full-Time Location:
Denver, CO Categories:
Alumni / Development / Fundraising, Business Operations / Services, Admin / Executive / Office Support, Advancement Division:
Advancement
Position Summary Reporting to the Associate Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship, the Donor Relations & Stewardship Coordinator is responsible for executing and maintaining timely stewardship communications, organizing the signage and physical recognition inventory, and assisting with events, reporting, fund management, and data. They will manage the day-to-day operations of the acknowledgement process, coordinating and collaborating across teams. This professional will be an expert at project management and streamlining complex systems, while keeping timelines on track.
Essential Functions
Ensure acknowledgements for all gifts to DU are sent in a personalized, timely and thoughtful manner aligning with industry best practices.
Implement behavior-based acknowledgement programs for first-time donors and recurring giving, ensuring timely and personalized donor recognition.
Prepare, review, and distribute gift acknowledgements on a weekly basis.
Prepare, review, and project manage birthday correspondence for Senior Vice Chancellor and Chancellor.
Track inventory of supplies and resources, maintaining accurate stock levels and anticipating future needs.
Coordinate with external vendors for printing and production of materials, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
Signage and Recognition
Create and maintain inventories for all named spaces on campus.
Assist with documentation and recognition for donors naming new spaces on campus.
Data Stewardship
Monitor and resolve discrepancies identified during the acknowledgement process; collaborate with the Gifts and Records Administration team to ensure timely and accurate corrections.
Assist with fund management, scholarship stewardship, and gift administration related to stewarding donors.
Stewardship Support
Assist with various pieces of endowment reporting, impact reporting, scholarship reporting, and other stewardship reports as they arise (e.g., creation, data, writing, proofing, and mailing).
Assist with event preparations – invitation lists, RSVP tracking, nametags, working events, etc.
Assist team on special donor relations and stewardship projects as needed.
University Citizenship
Serve as an active and collaborative partner to all central and unit-based advancement functions and other campus colleagues, to foster strategic, effective, and collaborative fundraising practices.
Model “One DU” thinking
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated experience managing complex systems in time constrained environments.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, specifically mail merging and data review.
Familiarity with CRM systems and data management (e.g., Salesforce, Banner, Ellucian) is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal, written and organizational skills.
Ability to think innovatively and bring ideas to life.
Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to quality.
An understanding and attitude of customer service; ability to be very flexible and adapt to change.
Must be able to manage time well, particularly while managing competing priorities.
Must be able to work independently and as a part of a group.
Willingness to take initiative, keep a positive attitude, and maintain a professional demeanor.
Adept at problem-solving, critical thinking, and using judgment in situations that that require sensitivity and tact.
Cultural competency; ability to understand and appreciate cultural differences that impact constituents and to communicate effectively across cultures.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience (Veterans with equivalent combination of military certification/education and experience may substitute for the degree qualification).
2 years of related professional experience (e.g. administrative, operational, constituent engagement) in an office environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or similarly complex environment.
Standard open office environment
Noise level is quiet to moderate
Eligible for hybrid work
Physical Activities
Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period
Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.
Application Deadline For consideration, please submit your application materials by
4:00 p.m. (MST) January 4, 2026.
Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Salary Grade Number: The salary grade for the position is 7. Hourly Range: The hourly range for the position is $25.54-$29.63
Benefits The University of Denver offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .
Please include the following documents with your application:
Resume
Cover Letter
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Advertised:
December 19, 2025 Applications close:
January 04, 2026
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights (“POWR”) Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement .
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Job no:
498539 Work type:
Staff Full-Time Location:
Denver, CO Categories:
Alumni / Development / Fundraising, Business Operations / Services, Admin / Executive / Office Support, Advancement Division:
Advancement
Position Summary Reporting to the Associate Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship, the Donor Relations & Stewardship Coordinator is responsible for executing and maintaining timely stewardship communications, organizing the signage and physical recognition inventory, and assisting with events, reporting, fund management, and data. They will manage the day-to-day operations of the acknowledgement process, coordinating and collaborating across teams. This professional will be an expert at project management and streamlining complex systems, while keeping timelines on track.
Essential Functions
Ensure acknowledgements for all gifts to DU are sent in a personalized, timely and thoughtful manner aligning with industry best practices.
Implement behavior-based acknowledgement programs for first-time donors and recurring giving, ensuring timely and personalized donor recognition.
Prepare, review, and distribute gift acknowledgements on a weekly basis.
Prepare, review, and project manage birthday correspondence for Senior Vice Chancellor and Chancellor.
Track inventory of supplies and resources, maintaining accurate stock levels and anticipating future needs.
Coordinate with external vendors for printing and production of materials, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
Signage and Recognition
Create and maintain inventories for all named spaces on campus.
Assist with documentation and recognition for donors naming new spaces on campus.
Data Stewardship
Monitor and resolve discrepancies identified during the acknowledgement process; collaborate with the Gifts and Records Administration team to ensure timely and accurate corrections.
Assist with fund management, scholarship stewardship, and gift administration related to stewarding donors.
Stewardship Support
Assist with various pieces of endowment reporting, impact reporting, scholarship reporting, and other stewardship reports as they arise (e.g., creation, data, writing, proofing, and mailing).
Assist with event preparations – invitation lists, RSVP tracking, nametags, working events, etc.
Assist team on special donor relations and stewardship projects as needed.
University Citizenship
Serve as an active and collaborative partner to all central and unit-based advancement functions and other campus colleagues, to foster strategic, effective, and collaborative fundraising practices.
Model “One DU” thinking
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated experience managing complex systems in time constrained environments.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, specifically mail merging and data review.
Familiarity with CRM systems and data management (e.g., Salesforce, Banner, Ellucian) is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal, written and organizational skills.
Ability to think innovatively and bring ideas to life.
Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to quality.
An understanding and attitude of customer service; ability to be very flexible and adapt to change.
Must be able to manage time well, particularly while managing competing priorities.
Must be able to work independently and as a part of a group.
Willingness to take initiative, keep a positive attitude, and maintain a professional demeanor.
Adept at problem-solving, critical thinking, and using judgment in situations that that require sensitivity and tact.
Cultural competency; ability to understand and appreciate cultural differences that impact constituents and to communicate effectively across cultures.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience (Veterans with equivalent combination of military certification/education and experience may substitute for the degree qualification).
2 years of related professional experience (e.g. administrative, operational, constituent engagement) in an office environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or similarly complex environment.
Standard open office environment
Noise level is quiet to moderate
Eligible for hybrid work
Physical Activities
Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period
Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.
Application Deadline For consideration, please submit your application materials by
4:00 p.m. (MST) January 4, 2026.
Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Salary Grade Number: The salary grade for the position is 7. Hourly Range: The hourly range for the position is $25.54-$29.63
Benefits The University of Denver offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .
Please include the following documents with your application:
Resume
Cover Letter
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Advertised:
December 19, 2025 Applications close:
January 04, 2026
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights (“POWR”) Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement .
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