"Donor Relations and Stewardship Coordinator"

Donor Relations and Stewardship Coordinator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: February 22, 2026

Available Title(s): 1181-YN_ADMINPRO - Development Coordinator

Business Title: Donor Relations and Stewardship Coordinator

Employee Type: Admin. Professional

The Opportunity:

The Washington State University (WSU) Foundation builds on the enthusiasm, pride and loyalty of the Cougar family to grow philanthropic relationships, broaden the base of alumni and donor engagement, and responsibly manage assets to advance WSU's mission, vision and goals.

As the Donor Relations and Stewardship Coordinator, you play a key role in strengthening the donor experience across the Washington State University system. In this role, you will support a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program through timely and meaningful acknowledgements, impact and endowment reporting, donor recognition, events, and system wide stewardship communications.

Working both independently and collaboratively, you will conduct research, manage segmented mailing lists, coordinate reporting processes, and provide project support for donor recognition, impact pieces, events, and stewardship initiatives. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $5,397.56 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience, which includes six (6) months of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments. A Master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Demonstrated experience writing and editing donor or customer-facing communications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with proven accuracy in handling data and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM databases, spreadsheets, and digital communication tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in donor relations, marketing, communications, fundraising/development, customer service, or a related field; or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience in higher education or a non-profit fundraising environment.
• Knowledge of philanthropy, donor relations, and stewardship best practices.
• Experience with large, segmented mailings, templates, or communication matrixes.
• Experience customizing donor communications or writing acknowledgment letters.
• Strong proofreading, editing, and content development skills.
• Experience analyzing donor or scholarship data.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department - https://foundation.wsu.edu

Area/College: WSU Advancement
Department Name: Donor Relations and Stewardship
Location: Pullman, WA 99163

This position is located in Pullman WA, and may be eligible for a remote or hybrid schedule

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.