Director of Stewardship, Texas McCombs

Leadership And Project Management

Lead day-to-day operational oversight, collaborative and strategic planning, development, coordination, and implementation of a comprehensive stewardship program. Partner with leadership to identify top stewardship prospects and initiatives. Manage and develop direct report(s). Guide the McCombs endowment annual letter project and the Cornerstone Community ($1M+ cumulative giving). Lead strategy for developing and executing individual stewardship plans (ISP), including : videos, correspondence, impact reports, promotional tokens, bespoke items, and in-person or virtual meetings.

Collaboration Events And Engagement

Collaborate and partner with colleagues and students across McCombs and the University to shape the vision for stewardship. Develop resources and guidance to support philanthropic stakeholders in stewardship efforts, including, but not limited to, annual endowment reporting and endowment completion acknowledgments. Liaise with relevant stakeholders to collect and curate data for reporting and advancement. Manage the annual scholarship event working directly with the Donor Engagement and Special Events team. Plan and facilitate both virtual and in-person stewardship gatherings. Provide direction and oversight in the planning and implementation of stewardship-specific activities at events.

Administration

Supervise stewardship tracking and endowment management oversight, including amendments. Engage with donors and constituents on sensitive complaints and issues. Contribute to working knowledge of School's desire to continuously improve stewardship practices. Show initiative and interest in professional development.

Interpersonal Competence

Demonstrate leadership, professional assertiveness and relationship management in the donor relations space. Engage in two-way communication acknowledging input from leadership, gift officers and colleagues; remove barriers to effective communication; remain sensitive to cultural considerations when communicating; allow others space to speak their perspective; surface and address conflict. Build and manage relationships that encourage collaboration by valuing others emotions, input, and curiosity.