Director-Stewardship

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Director-Stewardship Posting Number 2026021EP

Position Information

Working Title Classification Code 1065 RCW Exemption Criteria 22 - Development EWU Position Number E99749 FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit None % Full Time 100 Salary / Wage Range 108AE Salary Information

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.

Anticipated Start Date Term of Appointment 12 Location Cheney, WA County Spokane Project Description

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Project Duration NA Background Check Yes - Both Responsible HR User Zach Jankovsky Responsible HR User Email address zjankovsky@ewu.edu

Position Details

Job Summary

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 EWU Foundation, 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: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/insurance/

Applications 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.

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

About Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region's polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a '24-'25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Employment: https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/ewu-406-01-exempt-employment/

After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Physical Demands

If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Zach Jankovsky at zjankovsky@ewu.edu.

Pre-Placement Physical No Hearing Test No Medical Monitoring Post Hire Protective Equipment

University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• At least three years of relevant experience in a development-related role in an educational environment, ideally in higher education.
• Knowledge of CRM purpose and use.
• Proven track record managing major donor stewardship or annual fund and commensurate stewardship program.
• A strong sense of fundraising ethics and practices, and respect for confidentiality of donor information.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional and empathetic approach.
• Willingness to be part of a collaborative environment and work closely with colleagues and donors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude, flexible approach, and a sense of humor.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience planning donor-facing events.
• Higher education experience.
• Experience managing a stewardship program.

Other Skills and Abilities

Excellent written and oral communications skills

High level organizational skills

Note: The above job description is a general outline of the duties and responsibilities typically associated with this position. Specific tasks and responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the department and institution.

Work Schedule Type Other Work Schedule

Normal business hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Position will require evening and weekend work depending on department needs.

Posting Date 04/23/2026 Open Until Further Notice Yes Closing Date 06/05/2026 Screening to Begin May 18, 2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

• Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide the information in a bulleted list or as a table within your cover letter.
• Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
• Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
• Mission Statement Response - EWU's mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
• Please do not upload resumes that include photos of yourself.

Application Types Accepted Profile

Job Duties

% of Time 20 Responsibility / Duty

PERSONALIZED DONOR STEWARDSHIP

• Develops customized donor stewardship plans and implements them with applicable colleagues.
• Facilitates and organizes special donor recognition and engagement events for individuals and groups.
• Identifies and prepares outreach information for action by university leadership in response to donor behavior including current giving and milestone giving.

Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Time 75 Responsibility / Duty

INSTITUTION-WIDE STEWARDSHIP

• Provides vision, leadership and direction to Office of Philanthropy and Annual Giving in partnership with Marketing and Communications, Advancement Services and Financial Aid & Scholarship regarding tactical stewardship initiatives and activities that ensure timely, accurate and strategic points of contact with donors.
• Manages guidelines, procedures, acknowledgment and impact reporting for university-wide recognition of annual and lifetime giving and annual recognition event(s).
• Develops and updates guidelines and procedures for university-wide philanthropic naming policies and donor recognition.
• Works closely with Advancement Services to direct and implement best practices and procedures as it relates to gift processing, donor receipting, VIP special handling, accuracy of donor records, database reporting, and ensuring donor intent.
• Manages the stewardship of endowed and non-endowed philanthropic funds, including quarterly oversight to ensure funds are utilized fully and proactively works with relative university partners to identify and resolve issues when funds are not utilized.
• Leads and participates in planning major stewardship events, including the Red Tie Gala Partners with philanthropy team members to develop stewardship activities that help lay the framework for future giving, including special recognition events. Actively seeks stewardship trends and best practices.

Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Time 5 Responsibility / Duty

OTHER

• Manages stewardship and associated event budgets
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Function Indicator Yes

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Mission Statement Response

Optional Documents

• DD214 Form