Corporate and Foundation Relations Program & Stewardship Manager

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Corporate and Foundation Relations Program & Stewardship Manager

University of Minnesota Foundation

Full Time

Job Details

About Us: At the University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF), our mission is to connect passion with possibility, inspire generosity, and support greatness at the University of Minnesota by placing donors at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make. UMF is a nonprofit organization responsible for raising and managing gifts to the University of Minnesota. For more information about UMF, please visit https://give.umn.edu/about/about-umf. About the role: This position supports the management of the Corporate Engagement Workgroup (CEW) and Foundation Engagement Workgroup (FEW) portfolios. The CEW and FEW programs form partnerships that strategically align unique business and foundation needs with university expertise and areas of excellence. This position will ensure that CEW/FEW portfolio strategies are in place and will work closely with the Prospect Development team on advancing CEW/FEW action items. This position is also responsible for coordinating with colleges/units/campuses and the marketing communications team to manage the stewardship of the CEW and FEW portfolios. This will include creating and updating stewardship strategies for companies, managing the stewardship digital reporting process, executing stewardship events, and developing an online tracker to ensure pledge payments and partner activations are on track. The Manager will also work with CFR Development Officers on submitting all grant renewal materials. What you’ll do: Program Administration – Support the Management of the CEW and FEW Portfolios. (60%)

Ensure CEW/FEW portfolio organizational strategies are in place and updated.
Work with the Director of CFR to manage the CEW Leadership council.
Prepare CEW leadership council materials.
Coordinate with PD on meeting action items.
Portfolio activation, tracking, and annual reporting.
Manage action items from collaboration with OVPR on FEW prospects.

Manage stewardship of CEW and FEW organizations in multi-year commitments. (25%)

Coordinate with Marketing and Communications (MarComm) on stewardship materials needed. Partner with MarCom on a social media strategy to recognize corporate and foundation partners.
Coordinate with Finance to develop and manage an online tracker for gifts under management to ensure pledge payments are on time.
Work with CFR Development Officers to develop and execute stewardship strategies for organizations
Work with CFR Development Officers, UMF events, and company representative to execute engagement opportunities for scholarship recipients and the company funding the scholarship
Maintains donor management database (DMS) for project tracking and management

Work with CFR Development Officers on submitting all grant renewal materials and other duties as assigned. (15%) Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an equitable and inclusive working and learning environment (exhibit 100% of the time) We take care of you:

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and pharmacy coverage; life insurance; retirement; long-term care insurance; and disability coverage.

Come. Work. Stay. Play. The U of M is conveniently accessible by light rail, bus, and bike. And we offer discounted bus transportation through our “U-Pass” program.

The University of Minnesota embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 four years of experience.
Demonstrated project management capabilities.
Experience using a donor or customer database and demonstrated database management skills.
Ability to determine informational needs, to collect and analyze information, and to devise and prepare impact reports and/or presentations.

Diversity: The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu. Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to report complete vaccination against COVID-19 or submit documentation requesting a medical or religious exemption on their first day of employment. To learn more, please visit the University's COVID-19 Response webpage. How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online through the U of M Careers site. To submit your application, please follow this link: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/352489. If you have any difficulties or questions while applying feel free to contact Andrew Hanson at adhanson@umn.edu.