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Director-Stewardship

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Director of Stewardship. The Director of Stewardship provides strategic leadership and oversight for a comprehensive, institution-wide stewardship program. This role is responsible for designing, implementing and documenting a comprehensive stewardship system in three categories: High level donor stewardship: Ensures donors are systematically recognized and informed of their impact. This includes personalized stewardship recognition activities and plans Stewardship of donated funds: Oversees and reports on endowed and non-endowed funds and actively draws advancement services, university units and departments and fundraising team members into reciprocal accountability for accurate and timely expenditure of funds raised. Stewardship ecosystem: Develops and maintains consistent, accurate, and appropriate mechanisms for stewarding and communicating with prospects and donors across all pipelines. Develops, approves and implements stewardship policies, procedures and participates in cross-functional policy and procedure development as needed. As a vital member of the University Advancement team, the Director of Stewardship ensures that stewardship efforts align with the mission and strategic priorities of the EWUFoundation, fostering a culture of long-term philanthropic support.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position. The salary for this position is $60,301 up to $72,370. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on May 18, 2026. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

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