[Hiring] Stewardship and Recognition Associate Director @Mayo Clinic

Role Description

The Stewardship and Recognition Associate Director will develop and implement benefactor relations strategies for stewardship and recognition activities to carry forward the mission and vision of advancing fundraising for Mayo Clinic. This position will work collaboratively across the enterprise and manage the day-to-day execution of multiple stewardship initiatives, with a strong focus on project management.

• Coordinates programs to recognize benefactors and express Mayo Clinic’s appreciation.
• Reports philanthropic impact through compelling reports and experiences.
• Ensures an exceptional philanthropic experience and strong programmatic stewardship and recognition at scale.
• Broadens the reach and impact of stewardship and recognition by developing and executing creative, scalable approaches, including personalized and meaningful digital touchpoints.
• Leads complex projects and initiatives, identifying and engaging key stakeholders.
• Navigates ambiguous environments effectively.
• Serves as a liaison to assigned fundraising initiatives, internal and external advisory groups, institutional committees, and interdisciplinary work teams.
• Pursues and implements innovative ideas in partnership with supporting teams.
• Leads process improvement work groups to ensure effective and efficient stewardship and recognition activities.
• Facilitates cumulative giving programs, benefactor gift opportunities, proposal planning, stewardship site visits, and special events.
• Monitors gift usage and initiates stewardship and recognition plans for large gifts.
• Collaborates to establish policies and procedures to ensure benefactor intent is upheld and compliance with pledge and gift agreements is maintained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required plus three years of experience in donor relations, communications, or marketing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; professional writing experience preferred.
• Experience executing innovative digital stewardship touchpoints and familiarity with digital stewardship tools preferred.
• Demonstrated competencies in leadership and project management.
• Ability to develop strategies for publications, reports, and process improvement.
• Ability to synthesize and interpret complex business, financial, medical, and research information for internal and external audiences.
• Strong analytical abilities to continuously improve program outcomes and provide accurate proposals and financial reports to benefactors.
• Ability to represent Mayo professionally when working with prospects and benefactors while maintaining confidentiality.
• Effective time management and flexibility to work around tight timelines, including outside of standard business hours.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.