Director of Stewardship and the Arts

Job Goal

The Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation is proud of its donor-centered philosophy, pursuing activities that always respect the interests and intentions of the donor as well as the College. The organization's collaborative nature is a critical component to fulfilling our mission of raising private funds to benefit the College. 

The Director of Stewardship and the Arts will have responsibility of PHSC’s stewardship efforts as well as the development and implementation of innovative, strategic, comprehensive and successful stewardship programs and events. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Foundation, the Director of Stewardship and the Arts plans, designs, implements, assesses and coordinates all aspects of the stewardship programs including donor recognition, events, stewardship reporting, and related communications that strategically target donors at all levels of giving to the College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are not exhaustive but illustrate the general duties required of the position. Management may require personnel to perform duties other than those contained in this document.

1. Collaborates with the development team on the implementation of stewardship strategies for donors; provides general administrative support to members of the team as necessary and works in collaboration to support the stewardship efforts of the Foundation.
2. Ensure proper stewardship of all donors through the execution of a comprehensive communication plan and efficient delivery of donor benefits.
3. Creates opportunities for additional donor recognition and identifies opportunities to connect donors and fund recipients.
4. Works with the development team to develop innovative ways to cultivate and engage the campaign’s top prospects.
5. Manages documentation for all named spaces throughout the campuses; maintains an inventory of all recognition plaques and available spaces. Manages the creation, production and installation of recognition plaques to recognize philanthropic contributions in accordance with established naming policies.
6. Participates in the Foundation's prospect management and campaign activities to ensure that best practices and stewardship processes are implemented for the College’s most significant donors.
7. Works with the Database Coordinator to identify significant dates and recognition strategies for key constituents.
8. Serves as liaison to the Rao Musunuru, M.D. Art Gallery collaborating with the West Campus Library Assistant to assist and support art gallery exhibits to increase outreach opportunities for College constituents and community stakeholders.
9. Ensures Foundation constituents and prospects are invited to College events, including Art Gallery exhibits, as appropriate; provides timely follow-up and stewardship to event attendees.
10. Collaborates with the Director of Foundation Special Events and Marketing with the cultivation and stewardship of the Performing Arts Series patrons and volunteers, as well as Foundation special event attendees.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

These requirements are a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as an exhaustive list of specific duties and responsibilities. Management may direct employees to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Education Requirements/Qualifications

Associate's degree from regionally accredited institution.

6 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in basic office software.
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge or the equivalent.
• Able to initiate and complete projects and provide donor support with little supervision, exercising good judgement.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment.
• Understanding of event/program planning.
• Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends and have reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.