Case Western Reserve University · 15 hours ago
Associate Director of Institutional Partnerships
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$56K/yr - $71K/yr
5+ years expCase Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The associate director of institutional partnerships will work with senior leadership to execute a comprehensive stewardship program for the university relations and development division, focusing on the largest university donors and ensuring high-quality communication to inspire continued engagement and support.
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Responsibilities
Initiate and manage customized stewardship reports for a portfolio that includes the largest university donors (top 200 in giving and endowment size), and special reporting as appropriate from the university. Partner with development officers and other development colleagues as necessary and oversee customized stewardship reports based on donor relationships. (60%)
Plan and manage leadership and principal gift stewardship programs. Develop multi-faceted strategies to thank and recognize donors through print and digital media, including ideas for re-purposing content for other stewardship projects. Collaborate with development colleagues and other internal partners to engage students, faculty and staff in creative gratitude stories and messaging. Coordinate all necessary activities to curate messages of gratitude, which may include but is not limited to personal interviews, video and/or photo sessions, social media outreach, collection of personally written notes and other activities. Create content to be sent to donors through various print and digital media and manage distribution of messaging. (35%)
Serve as a resource and consultant for the acknowledgment program. (2.5%)
Provide staffing support for high-level events throughout the year, with a particular emphasis on trustee and donor engagement. (2.5%)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5 or more years of professional experience; experience in dedicated writing or writing intensive position, development and/or higher education preferred
Bachelor's degree required
Exceptional writing proficiency is required as is a high standard for accuracy and efficiency, including strong proofreading and editorial skills
Ability to adapt writing to various styles to reflect the true voices of senior leadership
Must demonstrate proven ability to identify and resolve problems and generate appropriate responses to complex issues
Attention to quality and detail are essential
Outstanding communication and creative skills required. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face
Flexibility, tact, approachability and responsiveness are required. Ability to discreetly handle sensitive information is essential
Demonstrate ability to review, integrate and accurately synthesize large amounts of data and new information
Ability to recommend improvements to processes as needed
Available to work outside of regular office hours as required. Ability to meet consistent attendance
Computer proficiency, with broad knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and donor database(s). Ability to learn new programs
Ability to meet consistent attendance
Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest
Benefits
Excellent healthcare
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Paid time off
Winter recess
Company
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is among the nation's leading research institutions.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Case Western Reserve University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (101)
2024 (103)
2023 (114)
2022 (123)
2021 (86)
2020 (134)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.17M2015-10-12Grant· $1.17M
Leadership Team
Caden Kacmarynski
Co-Founder and President - Case Quantum Computing
Christine Kush
Associate Dean, Corporate Partnerships and Executive Education
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