ATLANTICARE
POSITION SUMMARY
The Stewardship & Donor Engagement Specialist is responsible for designing and leading donor
stewardship strategies that strengthen relationships, increase retention and enhance the overall
donor experience. This role ensures that all donor engagement efforts are intentional,
personalized and aligned with organizational priorities and donor intent.
The role oversees the strategy and quality of donor acknowledgment, recognition and impact
reporting, ensuring all stewardship touchpoints are thoughtful, consistent and aligned with
established standards. This includes defining stewardship approaches, communication cadence
and recognition practices across all donor segments.
A key focus of the role is the development and management of customized stewardship plans for
mid-level, major, and principal donors, in collaboration with Foundation leadership and team
members. This includes aligning stewardship strategies with donor engagement plans to ensure
continuity from initial gift through long-term relationship development.
The position designs engagement strategies for programs such as Friends of the Foundation,
ensuring a consistent and meaningful donor experience across this giving group.
In collaboration with the Special Events Project Manager and Foundation team, the role defines
the donor engagement approach for cultivation and stewardship events, including pre- and post-
event communication strategies.
The role also contributes to donor communications by developing and refining impact messaging
and stewardship content, including elements of newsletters, impact reports and donor-facing
communications. This position ensures that all messaging clearly communicates philanthropic
impact and strengthens donor connection to the mission.
This role collaborates closely with Foundation team members who support the execution of
stewardship activities. The Specialist maintains oversight of quality, consistency, and
effectiveness, using data and feedback to continuously improve donor engagement strategies.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
• Stewardship Strategy & Donor Experience: Ability to design and implement
comprehensive stewardship strategies that enhance donor relationships and long-term
engagement
• Donor Relationship Management: Experience supporting engagement of mid-level and
major donors through personalized stewardship approaches
• Physician & Internal Engagement: Ability to build relationships with physicians and
internal stakeholders to generate referrals and strengthen a culture of philanthropy
• Communication & Storytelling: Strong writing skills with the ability to develop
compelling donor-facing content, including impact messaging and stewardship
communications
• Program Design & Oversight: Ability to establish stewardship frameworks, recognition
standards, and engagement plans, and ensure consistent implementation
• Collaboration & Influence: Strong ability to partner with fundraising, leadership, and
cross-functional teams to align stewardship with broader development strategies
• Data-Informed Approach: Ability to use CRM data and reporting to evaluate
effectiveness of stewardship efforts and inform improvements
• Quality & Consistency: Ensures all donor interactions reflect organizational standards,
brand voice, and donor intent
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing,
Public Relations, or related field required.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: CFRE preferred as could be role that grows into annual giving
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in donor relations, stewardship,
communications, or related field required
o Experience in nonprofit or healthcare philanthropy preferred
o Demonstrated experience in donor stewardship strategies, donor communications,
or relationship management strongly preferred
o Experience working with mid-level or major donor programs preferred
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; experience with CRM
systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge or similar) required, email marketing platforms and content
management tools strongly preferred.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to Foundation Project Manager & Operations Supervisor.