Hiring: Associate Director, Stewardship Company: Northwestern University Location: Evanston, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:29:29 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : HTML, Microsoft Office, Project Management About the job Experience: •3-5 years’ experience in related setting, preferably in an educational setting and/or in fundraising •5 years’ experience in related setting, preferably in an educational setting and/or in fundraising Required Skills: •Manages and leads the reporting of all endowed and expendable funds for donor stewardship. Works with faculty and other areas to secure content needed. Collaborates with admissions/financial aid and finance to support the scholarship work. •Fund management: Strengthen process in the creation of new funds and documenting information to support reporting and research on older funds. •Coordinates and supports communications to donor families for Investiture Ceremonies and collaborate with Faculty Affairs who leads the events. •Develop appropriate infrastructures, systems and materials as required •Assist with other duties as assigned by the Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship •Gathers data and develops strategies designed to realize the current and life-time giving potential of individual prospects. •Maintains consistent and appropriate contact. •Involves moderate-to-high-level of collaboration with both internal department partners and moderate level of collaboration with broader University partners to identify & integrate resources in order to accomplish strategic goals & objectives. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree •Demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively with other staff and volunteers. •Demonstrated capacity to set priorities and meet deadlines. •Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong organizational and creative skills. •Computer skills, proficiency in working with Microsoft Office Suite. •Proven ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential information •Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) •Significant writing and editing experience •Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities) Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!