Senior Director of Stewardship
2 weeks ago
Location : Providence College
Job Type: Full-time Staff
Job Number: PC00185
Division: Institutional Advancement
Department: Stewardship and Donor Engagement
Opening Date: 11/19/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NU
Conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. We seek candidates who can affirm and contribute to our
Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a - an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of the common good and flourishing of all. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge and commitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The College's Non-Discrimination policy can be found .
Overview
Advance College fundraising efforts by fostering a culture of donor-focused stewardship and volunteer engagement opportunities for alumni, College benefactors, members of the faculty, campus partners, and other constituents, with particular focus on the direction and management of several leadership advisory councils.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction in developing meaningful engagement and stewardship opportunities for volunteers and donors, including an array of leadership councils. Develop strategies to achieve best-in-class stewardship and engagement of Providence College donors and volunteers that make effective use of resources and maximize the benefit of these volunteer roles both to the individuals and to the College. (25%)
- Plan and implement bi-annual and executive committee meetings (9-10 per year) of the College's leadership advisory councils in collaboration with committee chairs, campus partners, trustees, and OIA colleagues. (25%)
- Provide leadership and management of the stewardship and engagement team. Develop and guide strategy for Stewardship and Donor Engagement, establish goals and metrics for individual performance and hold staff accountable. Motivate the team to accomplish annual goals. (20%)
- Foster and sustain positive relationships with campus partners -- especially members of the faculty, the Dominican community, and administrative colleagues -- to strengthen and expand opportunities for engagement with OIA and with College constituents in ways that advance the College's strategic plan and Campaign goals. (10%)
- Provide regular outreach, communications, and stewardship to leadership volunteers. (10%)
- Create benchmarking for programming and implement metrics-driven goals and sustainable engagement outcomes. Evaluate program goals and objectives against accomplishments. Maintain knowledge of trends in volunteer engagement and educate colleagues regarding best practices. (5%)
- Identify, recruit, train, evaluate, and steward volunteers, including but not limited to, individuals who serve on advisory councils. Provide guidance and outreach to volunteer groups, including, reunion volunteers, and class agents. (5%)
- Perform all other duties as may be required.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required
- Five to seven years' experience in progressively responsible positions within constituent or alumni relations, volunteer development, stewardship, or fundraising, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, leadership, oral, and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills
- Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office applications, database systems, and social media as communication tools
- Availability for frequent evening and weekend work and occasional travel
- Valid driver's license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
- Communication skills using the spoken word
- Ability to see within normal parameters
- Ability to hear within normal range
- Ability to move about
Providence College offers a comprehensive range of valuable benefits to eligible employees, which are designed to:
- Promote the health and well-being of you and your family
- Provide financial security while you are working
- Build financial resources for retirement
- Help you balance personal and work responsibilities
- Provide educational opportunities for you and your family
These benefits include but are not limited to health, dental, 403b retirement plan, flexible benefits plan, tuition benefits, employee assistance plan, college paid basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off. To learn more, please visit our Employee Benefits website by clicking the following link: https://human-resources.providence.edu/benefits/
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