Director of Donor Engagement & Stewardship

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh

$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management or related field
  • 7-10 years in fundraising or donor relations
  • Proven success in managing donor portfolios
  • Strong event planning and project management skills
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Strategic thinker with collaborative leadership style
  • Required clearances: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate relationships with mid-level and major donors
  • Develop personalized engagement strategies
  • Conduct donor meetings and personalized outreach
  • Direct stewardship and engagement strategies
  • Lead planning and execution of donor-focused events
  • Supervise staff involved in stewardship and events
  • Utilize CRM systems for tracking and analyzing donor interactions

Benefits

  • Medical and Prescription insurance options
  • Free Dental and Vision coverage for team members
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Paid Parental leave for birth and adoption
  • 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development opportunities
  • Life and Disability insurance coverage
  • Credit Union access and team recognition events
  • Referral bonus program
  • Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate
Full Job Description
Job Title: Director of Donor Engagement & Stewardship

Location: 1405 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Schedule: Monday through Friday, Full Time, Onsite

Responsibilities

The Director of Donor Engagement & Stewardship is a senior leader within the Development team responsible for cultivating meaningful relationships with donors, designing and executing high-impact stewardship strategies, and overseeing a portfolio of major donors and prospects. This role blends strategic oversight with direct donor engagement, ensuring that supporters feel valued, informed, and connected to the organization's mission. The director also leads the planning and execution of signature events that strengthen donor relationships and drive philanthropic investment.

Donor Portfolio Leadership
  • Manage a portfolio of mid-level and major donors, with clear goals for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
  • Develop individualized engagement strategies that deepen donor commitment and increase giving.
  • Conduct regular donor meetings, site visits, and personalized outreach to maintain strong relationships.
  • Collaborate with Senior Director of Development and senior leadership on strategy for high-capacity prospects.

Stewardship Strategy & Execution
  • Direct stewardship and engagement strategies, events, recognition societies and individualized plans, to retain and upgrade donors.
  • Oversee the creation of impact reports, personalized updates, and recognition materials.

Events Leadership
  • Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of donor-focused events, including annual galas, cultivation gatherings, and stewardship receptions.
  • Develop event concepts that strengthen donor engagement and support fundraising goals.

Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Supervise staff or contractors involved in stewardship, events, or donor communications.
  • Partner with the Senior Director of Development on annual fundraising strategy.

Data & Systems Management
  • Use CRM systems to track donor interactions, event attendance, and stewardship touchpoints.
  • Analyze donor trends to inform strategy and identify opportunities for growth.


QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, or related field.

7-10 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development.

Demonstrated success managing donor portfolios and securing philanthropic gifts.

Strong event planning and project management skills.

Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and storytelling abilities.

Strategic thinker with a collaborative leadership style.

Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance

Benefits Summary

We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
  • Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
  • Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
  • 403b Retirement Plan - pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
  • Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - CI qualifies as non-profit
  • Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development/CEU's
  • Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Credit Union
  • Team Member Recognition Events
  • Referral bonus
  • CPR-employer paid
  • Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate


Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families? Are you ready to brighten the future of Amazing Children? We want to hear from you!

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