Program Manager, Donor Recognition and Reporting

Department Summary

University Advancement (UA) supports the University of Oregon’s (UO) mission of providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service by strategically positioning the university to create awareness, build long-term relationships, and secure resources that increase understanding and further its aims.

We are committed to fostering equity and inclusion in a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment that recognizes the value of all members of our community.

The Advancement Strategies and Technology Innovation (ASTI) department is focused on finding the solutions for foundational issues that will best position University Advancement to achieve its goals around engagement and fundraising.

As part of ASTI, the Donor Relations and Advancement Communication (DRAC) team manages donor relations, special events, volunteer coordination, gift administration, and donor communication.

It is responsible for the design and implementation of a program of donor recognition and stewardship for annual donors (The Loyalty Circle), high-level cumulative giving donors (The Visionary Circle), corporate donors (Corporate Partners), bequest donors (The Legacy Circle), endowment donors and volunteers to the University of Oregon.

DRAC works cooperatively with the UO President and administrators, school, and college fundraising staff, and UO donors to provide a university-wide stewardship and cultivation program that moves prospects and donors toward solicitation readiness.

Donor Recognition and Reporting (DRR) is responsible for the management, growth, and implementation of a program of recognition, stewardship, and reporting for university donors.

DRR ensures university donors feel connected to the university through personalized communication that builds trusting relationships, inspires generosity, and demonstrates responsible stewardship of their gifts.

Position Summary

The Program Manager for Donor Recognition and Reporting (Program Manager) reports to the Associate Director of Donor Recognition and Reporting (Associate Director) and is a member of the Donor Recognition and Reporting (DRR) team.

The Program Manager is responsible for the implementation and management of a centralized scholarship stewardship program, under the direction of the associate director.

The program manager works closely with scholarship recipients to collect gratitude and impact statements to create impact reports for donors.

The program manager also collaborates with community partners, both UO campus partners and select Oregon high schools.

To be successful, the program manager will need to utilize independent judgment to successfully create and build relationships with scholarship recipients and identify the most efficient method for collecting statements and information from students.

This position has access to confidential information which must be maintained. This position also requires excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external audiences as well as technical skills and data management.

Based on industry standards, this position is expected to participate in continued professional growth and implement best practices for donor relations.

This position is in direct contact with donors and is required to work a flexible work schedule that will include some evenings and weekends.

This position is located in Eugene. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, and will need to work on campus an average of 3 days per week.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• One year of constituent relations (e.g., donor, customer, or member relations), including relevant project or program management experience in a complex and diverse organization.
23 days ago