Executive Director Stewardship & Donor Relations

Temple University's Institutional Advancement Department is searching for an Executive Director Stewardship & Donor Relations. The position is responsible for driving a comprehensive program to ensure a consistent and positive post-solicitation experience for major and principal gift donors, and to develop and implement a strategic vision for stewardship and donor relations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 7 years of directly related experience
• Ability to motivate and inspire staff to a high level of performance
• Collaborative and supportive management style
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in decision making
• Donor-centric and customer service-oriented approach
• Ability to leverage data and creativity in building programs
• Ability to maintain a balance between building solutions for current problems and a foundation for the future
• Ability to maintain a balanced focus between the 'big picture' and detail levels
• Demonstrated ability to build departmental and cross departmental consensus around critical issues
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize, with effective time management skills
• Proficiency in CASE standards, relevant IRS regulations, and university policy
• Strong understanding of Banner Advancement or other fundraising databases and systems
• Highly developed sense of ethics; ability to work with discretion and to manage confidential information appropriately

Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Tuition remission
• A generous retirement plan