Stewardship Associate

Overview

St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati (SVDP) has served residents of Greater Cincinnati for over 150 years with basic needs such as food, medicine, and homelessness prevention through its outreach center in the West End and 56 parish-based volunteer Conferences (chapters). SVDP provides holistic direct assistance and systemic change services while treating neighbors in need with dignity and compassion.

Scope of the position :

The Stewardship Associate supports St. Vincent de Paul's mission by ensuring that donors, volunteers, and community partners experience meaningful acknowledgment, recognition, and engagement. This role plays a critical part in maintaining strong relationships with supporters, fostering ongoing loyalty, and reinforcing the impact of their generosity. Success in this role will be measured by daily and weekly stewardship goals that contribute to monthly and quarterly performance reports. Each goal will focus on donor activity and engagement, measured through phone calls, hand-written notes, asks to donate and participation in events.

Success will also be evaluated based on the ability to retain donors year-over-year, help grow giving, and maintain strong, positive relationships. In addition, success includes contributing to a collaborative team environment, supporting departmental goals, and fostering a culture that reflects St. Vincent de Paul's values and mission.

The position also offers the opportunity for a promotion after 90 days, with a more focused portfolio of donors and the chance to take on greater responsibility for raising funds.

Responsibilities and Duties :

Donor Acknowledgment & Recognition

• Sign and personalized donor acknowledgment letters and receipts.
• Maintain recognition lists, plaques, and other public acknowledgments.
• Develop customized thank-you messages for milestone gifts, first-time donors, and monthly supporters.
• Coordinate personal thank-you calls, handwritten notes, and other high-touch touches from leadership, board members, and Development team staff.
• Manage donor recognition lists, giving society rosters, and other public acknowledgments.
• Coordinate delivery of donor gifts or tokens of impact when appropriate.
• Track donor anniversaries, birthdays, and other significant dates to prompt personalized outreach.
• Ensure consistent branding, tone, and gratitude across all donor recognition channels.

Integrated Stewardship Communications

Event Support

Job Qualifications and Requirements

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Cincinnati District Council provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, St. Vincent de Paul complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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