• Annual Giving / Stewardship Officer

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Annual Giving / Stewardship Officer

    Job Summary

    Michigan Public, the state's largest National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate and a service of the University of Michigan, is looking for an experienced, ambitious Annual Giving/Stewardship Officer to help manage, grow, and retain Michigan Public's mid-level donor program.

    Responsibilities*

    Annual Giving

    + Manage, grow, and retain Michigan Public's mid-level donor program (e.g., gifts of $500-$5,000 annually).

    + Partner with membership and marketing teams to create consistent, compelling donor communications.

    + Track and analyze giving trends to identify opportunities for upgrading donors to higher levels of giving.

    Stewardship

    + Lead stewardship initiatives to deepen donor relationships across all giving levels.

    + Create strategic stewardship plans, including thank-you letters, recognition touchpoints, and impact reporting.

    + Assist in the coordination of donor appreciation events, webinars, and behind-the-scenes experiences.

    + Maintain a portfolio of donors for personalized engagement, including phone calls, notes, and in-person meetings.

    + Collaborate with program staff and journalists to collect and share stories of impact with donors.

    Operations & Collaboration

    + Use CRM and donor databases (DART, Allegiance) to manage donor information, track interactions, and generate reports.

    + Ensure timely and accurate gift acknowledgments.

    + Work with the major gifts officer to build a pipeline of future major donors.

    + Represent Michigan Public at events and in the community, serving as an ambassador for the organization.

    Required Qualifications*

    + Bachelor degree or 3-5 years of related work experience

    + Experience with mid-level or major giving programs.

    + Knowledge of stewardship best practices in donor-centered fundraising.

    + Familiarity with DART and/or Allegiance fundraising databases.

    + Knowledge of public media

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    Additional Information

     

    Benefits

     

    Michigan Public is a service of the University of Michigan. In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and any eligible family members and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

     

    + Generous time off

    + A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting upon meeting eligibility requirements

    + Many choices for health, dental, and vision insurance

    + Life insurance

    + Long-term disability coverage

    + Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

     

    Michigan Public EEO Statement

     

    Michigan Public is committed to attracting and retaining a creative workforce filled with varied perspectives and experiences to enhance and continue our mission of producing trusted content to grow a diverse community of listeners.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    269420

     

    Working Title

     

    Annual Giving / Stewardship Officer

     

    Job Title

     

    Stewardship Officer Inter

     

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Mpm Radio

     

    Department

     

    Michigan Public Programming

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    10/06/2025 - 10/27/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $55,000.00 - $65,000.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Communications & Marketing

     

    Development/Institutional Advancement