<p>Principal Stewardship Officer</p> <p>Category: Professional and Clerical Subscribe: New Job Alerts</p> <p>RSS Job Feed Department: Vice President's Office, IA Locations: Bristol, RI Posted: Oct 10, 2025 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Regular Ref. No.: 2373 Position ID: 193791</p> <p>Share</p> <p>About Roger Williams University:</p> <p>At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.</p> <p>Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Roger Williams University is seeking a strategic, creative, and forward-thinking self-starter to serve as Principal Stewardship Officer for our Leadership Gift Advancement team. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building meaningful connections with donors and partners while developing innovative ways to express gratitude, share impact, and enhance the philanthropic journey of Roger Williams most generous supporters.</p> <p>In this role, you will be a strategic partner across the organization, collaborating with fundraisers, advancement partners, campus leadership, and university partners to ensure seamless and exceptional donor experiences. You'll manage stewardship activities in a variety of ways, from unique "surprise and delight" moments to impact reporting to. You'll contribute to the long-term vision of donor engagement at the highest levels. Creativity, collaboration, and strong project management skills are essential, as you'll be responsible for anticipating needs, delivering polished, meaningful stewardship experiences, and aligning senior stakeholders.</p> <p>Reporting to the Leadership Gift Advancement team, in this role, you will be a strategic partner across the organization, collaborating with fundraisers, advancement partners, campus leadership, and university partners to ensure seamless and exceptional donor experiences. You'll manage stewardship activities in a variety of ways, from unique "surprise and delight" moments to impact reporting to. You'll contribute to the long-term vision of donor engagement at the highest levels. Creativity, collaboration, and strong project management skills are essential, as you'll be responsible for anticipating needs, delivering polished, meaningful stewardship experiences, and aligning senior stakeholders.</p> <p>If you are proactive, organized, and always thinking several steps ahead, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact, strengthening donor relationships, driving the success of transformational giving, and helping shape the future of philanthropy at Roger Williams University. Apply today! We can't wait to hear from you.</p> <p>Knowledge and Skills:</p> <p>Consistent, strong initiative to drive the stewardship strategy as a part of the Principal and Transformational Giving team.</p> <p>Ability to manage a portfolio of donors and support projects with competing priorities and varying requirements.</p> <p>Confidence in presenting expert recommendations that align with industry best practices for stewardship.</p> <p>Experience crafting donor experiences and meeting expectations of individuals of high net worth.</p> <p>Ability to work collegially in a complex organizational setting to identify and support mutual goals.</p> <p>Comfort facilitating meetings, presenting to senior stakeholders.</p> <p>Expert ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, concise, and error-free manner.</p> <p>Confidence and timely response to donor inquiries, including by phone, email, and in person.</p> <p>Ability to manage sensitive information discreetly and maintain confidentiality.</p> <p>Solid ability to organize and manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.</p> <p>Ability to work independently and collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities.</p> <p>Expert ability to research, fact-check, and proofread.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Bachelor's degree preferred.</p> <p>Minimum 1-3 years' professional experience in fundraising, public relations, or senior customer service position, preferably in higher education or other large, complex institutions.</p> <p>Project management experience preferred.</p> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and com-mitted to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.</p> <p>RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu.</p> <p>Salaries for new hires at Roger Williams University usually fall within the minimum and midpoint salary ranges. The salary for this position is $55,623-$70,000</p> <p>A cover letter expressing your interest is highly recommended for consideration. The annual compensation range for this role is $57,000- $62,000, commensurate with experience and education.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references.</p> <p>URL: Roger Williams University</p> <p>Department:</p> <p>Development Operations & Donor Services</p> <p>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)</p> <p>Powered by</p>