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Donor Relations & Stewardship Officer
Cleveland State University — Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University serves learners of all ages and partners with business, government, and civic organizations to strengthen Northeast Ohio. University Advancement and the CSU Foundation raise and steward philanthropic resources so that a CSU education is within reach for every student, through scholarships, endowments, legacy gifts, and corporate partnerships.

Job Summary: Manages and continuously develops an innovative donor services program (donor relations, stewardship, and communications) within University Advancement. Plans, manages, and executes donor relations and stewardship practices that advance the University and its goals. Coordinates ongoing donor recognition, stewardship, and communication activities that strengthen development efforts. Interacts professionally with all internal and external constituents using strong interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, education, or a relevant field.
• Four years of progressively responsible donor relations, stewardship, or related experience.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to establish driver eligibility under the University’s Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education advancement, endowment management, and budget development.

Principal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of donor relations and stewardship principles and best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in personal computer applications (MS Office Suite, including database, spreadsheet, word processing, internet, and email).
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of university and external constituents.
• Strong analytical skills for determining information needs, creating workflows and timelines, and developing reports that provide comprehensive endowment fund information.
• Experience with donor or constituent database and reporting systems, and the ability to quickly learn Slate or other systems.

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Posted: September 21, 2026

Senior Director, Gift and Estate Planning
Cleveland State University — Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University is an educational institution serving students of all ages while partnering with business, scientific, government, and civic organizations to strengthen the region. The CSU Foundation supports this mission by fundraising and managing philanthropic resources, helping ensure that the promise of a CSU education becomes a reality for every student — through scholarships, endowments, legacy gifts, and corporate partnerships that remove financial barriers to graduation.

Job Summary: Plans and executes all planned giving programs for Cleveland State University and the CSU Foundation. Identifies, cultivates, and solicits donors for bequests, trusts, annuities, real estate and other charitable estate planning options. Manages individual portfolio of prospects and collaborates with major gift officers to support and secure planned gifts. Develops and executes marketing programs and materials to build planned giving support. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Seven years professional experience in major gift fundraising and development, planned giving, legal or financial fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or JD degree.
• Fundraising, financial, or planned giving certification.
• Significant experience in Higher Education planned giving field.

Principal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of tax laws and liability.
• Ability to understand and share knowledge on complex estate planning options with donors, faculty, and staff.
• A record of progressive leadership and achievement in Gift and Estate Planning or a relevant field.
• Demonstrated success in multiple facets of fundraising, with emphasis on cultivation, solicitation, gift closure, donor stewardship, and proposal writing.

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Posted: September 16, 2026