Director of Stewardship

Job Details

Posting Number: S15117P

Working Title: Director of Stewardship

Department: DAR-Donor Engage & Steward

About the University of Georgia:

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). ... UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & Report.

About the College/Unit/Department:

The Office of Donor Relations and Stewardship turns donors into loyal supporters through an effective stewardship and engagement. ...

College/Unit/Department website: https://dar.uga.edu/donor-relations-and-stewardship/

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: 8:00am–5:00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Advertised Salary: $88,000+ Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Posting Date: 2026-05-07

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 2026-08-01

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification Title: Donor Relations Manager

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree preferred or bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related higher education experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience related to sales, marketing, development, business administration, higher education, project management, or relationship management. Experience in higher education donor relations preferred. ...

Position Summary: The Director of Stewardship serves as the senior leader for the stewardship function within Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) and acts as the primary strategic partner to the Senior Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship. ...

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Self-starter and highly motivated.
• Personnel management skills.
• ...

Duties/Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management (60%)

• Serve as the senior leader for all stewardship initiatives...

Team Stewardship and Collaboration (15%)

Cumulative Giving Societies Leadership (CGS) (15%)

Support and Administration (10%)