Stewardship Manager Jobs
Stewardship Manager jobs are open across nonprofits, higher education, healthcare systems, and conservation organizations, at every level from coordinator to senior and director, with specializations in donor relations, land stewardship, and corporate partnerships. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Nashville Ballet:
At Nashville Ballet, we believe in the power of movement to inspire, educate, and transform lives. As the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee, we offer world-class performances, award-winning education programs, and a mission-driven culture where creativity thrives. Join our team and help bring the magic of ballet to our community.
Position Summary: The Donor Engagement & Stewardship Manager is a key member of the Development team. Responsible for creating and managing fundraising plans, this employee ensures the overall success of Nashville Ballet’s comprehensive fundraising campaigns, including but not limited to individual donors, prospects, and corporate donors. Working closely with the Director of Development (DoD), Director of Operations (DoO), and Artistic Director/CEO, the Donor Engagement & Stewardship Manager collaborates and coordinates with other departments, team members, and volunteer leadership, and will be a frontline fundraiser responsible for identifying and securing new sources of revenue, as well as strengthening existing relationships through targeted stewardship efforts.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies that will grow annual revenue.
- Primary responsibility for the cultivation, appeals, engagement, and stewardship of annual fund donors, including individuals, corporations, and Relevé Society campaigns – including managing an appropriately sized portfolio.
- Work collaboratively across departments to support execution of development strategy.
- Work with external partners to grow Nashville Ballet’s brand and cultivate ongoing support and contributions.
- Track and assess fundraising progress; monitor campaign goals and make changes/additions to campaigns as necessary.
- Identify, engage, and steward new donors and prospects to grow Nashville Ballet’s support base.
- Responsibilities to include prospecting from internal and external sources (e.g., Tessitura, School of Nashville Ballet, newspapers, etc.), incorporating lead lists into campaign efforts, and spearheading solicitation efforts.
- Engage volunteers in new donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.
- Oversee the planning and creation of development solicitation and print materials, including letters of appeal, corporate proposals, annual reports, and development brochures.
- Work closely with the Director of Development, DoO, CEO/Artistic Director, and Board of Directors in the cultivation and solicitation of gifts.
- Assist in the creation of each fiscal year's fundraising calendar.
- In conjunction with the DoD, DoO, and CEO/Artistic Director, attend and represent the development team at appropriate meetings, including board meetings, development committee, nominating and governance, etc.
- Support and collaborate on event fundraising efforts, including Ballet Ball.
- Connect fundraising to other Nashville Ballet projects: Hold an understanding of the work and timelines of different departments (marketing, community engagement, School of Nashville Ballet) to incorporate fundraising whenever possible.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the Relevé Society
- Support corporate partnerships and explore growth opportunities for new and increased philanthropic support from corporations.
- Monitor revenue and expenses related to fundraising efforts.
- Assist the development team in data entry/management during peak times.
General Responsibilities:
- Represent Nashville Ballet at performances, School events, community events, and local business organizations as needed.
- Strong ability to craft solicitation and appeal messages suitable for a variety of communication vehicles (mailed, electronic, and telephonic)
- Operate with a virtual 100% accuracy and data-entry integrity.
- Possess the desire and ability to self-check work.
- Possess the desire and ability to contribute to a positive and effective team.
- Regularly demonstrate sound judgment and discretion with confidential information
- Maintain exceptional customer service skills.
- Work as part of a team to engage in strategic and purposeful use of the Tessitura database to strengthen development practices.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource to all staff regarding data availability, manipulation, and extraction from Tessitura.
- Keep all documentation organized to be easily accessible by all users.
Work Requirements and Qualifications:
1. Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective project management skills, including setting and meeting deadlines
- Ability to make decisions and creatively solve problems
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Attention to detail
- Aptitude with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and database management, preferably Tessitura
- Above-average knowledge of Excel
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the organization
3. Experience:
- 5+ years of development experience required
- Experience working with major databases and confidential information
- Experience in a nonprofit arts setting preferred
- Requirements: Ability to work evenings and weekends for events and performances
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are a non-exhaustive list of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle, feel, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms above the shoulder. The employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Disclaimer Statement: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this document is intended to provide an accurate description of the current job, circumstances may require that other or different tasks be performed (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).
Nashville Ballet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
To Apply: To be considered for this position, please email the items below in one PDF file with your name as the filename to careers@nashvilleballet.com. Include “Donor Engagement & Stewardship Manager” as the email’s subject line. No phone calls, please.
- A substantive cover letter
- A resume no longer than two pages
- 2 Professional References
- A writing sample of a written solicitation appeal
- Additional writing samples may be requested.
Our Mission:
We create, perform, teach, and promote dance as an essential and inspiring element of our community.
Our Vision:
Nashville Ballet is an accessible and inclusive organization that creates community through excellent and innovative dance and dance education; is recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for artistry, community engagement, and financial sustainability; and is a rewarding and satisfying place to work.
Our Enduring Values. We believe in:
- The classic foundations of ballet and the creativity inherent in contemporary dance.
- The transformative power of art.
- Inspiring the love of ballet and dance.
- Excellence and integrity in all we do.
- Dance and dance education as building community and inclusive service to all.
- Communication, transparency, and respect through stakeholder culture.
- Financial and personal investment in our mission and vision.
- Artistic focus and revenue needs coexisting in a balanced organization.
Nashville Ballet Diversity Statement:
Nashville Ballet is invested in creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We believe we can best achieve our mission by creating a climate of respect that is supportive of all voices, celebrating diverse stories, increasing arts access, and sparking communal discussion about our community and our world through our art form and our artistic programming. When considering the diversity of the Nashville Ballet community, we look at all aspects, including: race, gender, age, socioeconomic status, special needs, geographic (rural/urban), and sexual orientation. However, Nashville Ballet recognizes the racial inequalities that have plagued the dance world for far too long and is deeply committed to educating our constituencies on systemic racism, engaging in antiracist work in every branch of our organization, and doing our part to abolish racial inequalities in ballet.
Pay: $72,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nashville, TN 37209
About Nashville Ballet:
At Nashville Ballet, we believe in the power of movement to inspire, educate, and transform lives. As the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee, we offer world-class performances, award-winning education programs, and a mission-driven culture where creativity thrives. Join our team and help bring the magic of ballet to our community.
Position Summary: The Donor Engagement & Stewardship Manager is a key member of the Development team. Responsible for creating and managing fundraising plans, this employee ensures the overall success of Nashville Ballet’s comprehensive fundraising campaigns, including but not limited to individual donors, prospects, and corporate donors. Working closely with the Director of Development (DoD), Director of Operations (DoO), and Artistic Director/CEO, the Donor Engagement & Stewardship Manager collaborates and coordinates with other departments, team members, and volunteer leadership, and will be a frontline fundraiser responsible for identifying and securing new sources of revenue, as well as strengthening existing relationships through targeted stewardship efforts.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies that will grow annual revenue.
- Primary responsibility for the cultivation, appeals, engagement, and stewardship of annual fund donors, including individuals, corporations, and Relevé Society campaigns – including managing an appropriately sized portfolio.
- Work collaboratively across departments to support execution of development strategy.
- Work with external partners to grow Nashville Ballet’s brand and cultivate ongoing support and contributions.
- Track and assess fundraising progress; monitor campaign goals and make changes/additions to campaigns as necessary.
- Identify, engage, and steward new donors and prospects to grow Nashville Ballet’s support base.
- Responsibilities to include prospecting from internal and external sources (e.g., Tessitura, School of Nashville Ballet, newspapers, etc.), incorporating lead lists into campaign efforts, and spearheading solicitation efforts.
- Engage volunteers in new donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.
- Oversee the planning and creation of development solicitation and print materials, including letters of appeal, corporate proposals, annual reports, and development brochures.
- Work closely with the Director of Development, DoO, CEO/Artistic Director, and Board of Directors in the cultivation and solicitation of gifts.
- Assist in the creation of each fiscal year's fundraising calendar.
- In conjunction with the DoD, DoO, and CEO/Artistic Director, attend and represent the development team at appropriate meetings, including board meetings, development committee, nominating and governance, etc.
- Support and collaborate on event fundraising efforts, including Ballet Ball.
- Connect fundraising to other Nashville Ballet projects: Hold an understanding of the work and timelines of different departments (marketing, community engagement, School of Nashville Ballet) to incorporate fundraising whenever possible.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the Relevé Society
- Support corporate partnerships and explore growth opportunities for new and increased philanthropic support from corporations.
- Monitor revenue and expenses related to fundraising efforts.
- Assist the development team in data entry/management during peak times.
General Responsibilities:
- Represent Nashville Ballet at performances, School events, community events, and local business organizations as needed.
- Strong ability to craft solicitation and appeal messages suitable for a variety of communication vehicles (mailed, electronic, and telephonic)
- Operate with a virtual 100% accuracy and data-entry integrity.
- Possess the desire and ability to self-check work.
- Possess the desire and ability to contribute to a positive and effective team.
- Regularly demonstrate sound judgment and discretion with confidential information
- Maintain exceptional customer service skills.
- Work as part of a team to engage in strategic and purposeful use of the Tessitura database to strengthen development practices.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource to all staff regarding data availability, manipulation, and extraction from Tessitura.
- Keep all documentation organized to be easily accessible by all users.
Work Requirements and Qualifications:
1. Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective project management skills, including setting and meeting deadlines
- Ability to make decisions and creatively solve problems
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Attention to detail
- Aptitude with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and database management, preferably Tessitura
- Above-average knowledge of Excel
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the organization
3. Experience:
- 5+ years of development experience required
- Experience working with major databases and confidential information
- Experience in a nonprofit arts setting preferred
- Requirements: Ability to work evenings and weekends for events and performances
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are a non-exhaustive list of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle, feel, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms above the shoulder. The employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Disclaimer Statement: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this document is intended to provide an accurate description of the current job, circumstances may require that other or different tasks be performed (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).
Nashville Ballet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
To Apply: To be considered for this position, please email the items below in one PDF file with your name as the filename to careers@nashvilleballet.com. Include “Donor Engagement & Stewardship Manager” as the email’s subject line. No phone calls, please.
- A substantive cover letter
- A resume no longer than two pages
- 2 Professional References
- A writing sample of a written solicitation appeal
- Additional writing samples may be requested.
Our Mission:
We create, perform, teach, and promote dance as an essential and inspiring element of our community.
Our Vision:
Nashville Ballet is an accessible and inclusive organization that creates community through excellent and innovative dance and dance education; is recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for artistry, community engagement, and financial sustainability; and is a rewarding and satisfying place to work.
Our Enduring Values. We believe in:
- The classic foundations of ballet and the creativity inherent in contemporary dance.
- The transformative power of art.
- Inspiring the love of ballet and dance.
- Excellence and integrity in all we do.
- Dance and dance education as building community and inclusive service to all.
- Communication, transparency, and respect through stakeholder culture.
- Financial and personal investment in our mission and vision.
- Artistic focus and revenue needs coexisting in a balanced organization.
Nashville Ballet Diversity Statement:
Nashville Ballet is invested in creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We believe we can best achieve our mission by creating a climate of respect that is supportive of all voices, celebrating diverse stories, increasing arts access, and sparking communal discussion about our community and our world through our art form and our artistic programming. When considering the diversity of the Nashville Ballet community, we look at all aspects, including: race, gender, age, socioeconomic status, special needs, geographic (rural/urban), and sexual orientation. However, Nashville Ballet recognizes the racial inequalities that have plagued the dance world for far too long and is deeply committed to educating our constituencies on systemic racism, engaging in antiracist work in every branch of our organization, and doing our part to abolish racial inequalities in ballet.
Pay: $72,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nashville, TN 37209
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in stewardship manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, or a related field
- Experience managing donor portfolios and building individualized stewardship plans
- Proficiency with CRM systems such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce NPSP
- Strong written communication skills for donor reports, acknowledgment letters, and impact stories
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with frontline fundraisers and program staff
- Familiarity with gift recognition policies, naming opportunities, and endowment reporting
Tips for Your Stewardship Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to stewardship outcomes
Hiring teams want to see retention rates, renewal percentages, and gift upgrade results, not just duties. Rewrite each bullet to show what changed because of your work, whether that's a donor portfolio you grew or a stewardship plan you built from scratch.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists stewardship manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your language to the sector
A stewardship manager role at a land trust uses different vocabulary than the same title at a university foundation. Read each posting carefully and mirror its terms, whether that's 'gift acknowledgment,' 'conservation easements,' or 'major donor engagement,' so your application reads as sector-specific.
Highlight your CRM fluency by name
Raiser's Edge, Salesforce NPSP, and Blackbaud are screened by applicant tracking systems before a human reads your resume. Name the specific platforms you've used and describe what you managed in them, not just that you're proficient.
Prepare a stewardship portfolio piece
Bring one tangible example to interviews: a donor impact report you wrote, a stewardship matrix you designed, or a recognition event you executed. Walk the panel through the goal, what you created, and the donor response. Concrete artifacts set you apart from candidates who speak in generalities.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
In the offer stage, clarify the size of the portfolio you'll manage, the reporting structure, and whether stewardship is a standalone function or shared with frontline fundraising. These factors affect your workload and your ability to hit the metrics the role will judge you on.
Stewardship Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most stewardship managers?
The companies hiring the most stewardship managers right now include HP, unto, and Abbott, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Organizations with large major gift programs and established donor bases tend to post the most consistently.
How many stewardship manager jobs are remote?
About 78% of stewardship manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in donor communications, impact reporting, and digital stewardship functions. Roles that involve in-person donor events, land visits, or on-site recognition programs are more likely to require a physical presence.
How do you become a stewardship manager?
Start by building experience in donor relations, annual fund coordination, or fundraising support, where you learn acknowledgment workflows and donor communication. Move into roles that give you portfolio ownership, even at smaller organizations. Develop fluency with a major CRM platform, build writing samples like impact reports or stewardship plans, and seek out a supervisor who actively works with major gift officers so you understand the full donor cycle.
Can you get hired as a stewardship manager with little experience?
Yes, especially at smaller nonprofits or those building out a stewardship function for the first time. Candidates with strong writing skills, database experience from an adjacent role, and demonstrated attention to donor relationships often get considered. Volunteering on a development team, managing acknowledgment letters, or supporting a fundraising event can substitute for formal title experience when your application shows clear ownership of donor-facing work.
What does the stewardship manager interview process look like?
Most processes include a phone screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with the development director and one or two frontline fundraisers. Expect a writing exercise, often drafting a donor acknowledgment letter or impact update. Final rounds typically include a meeting with leadership and sometimes a sample presentation on how you would structure a stewardship program. The whole process usually runs across several weeks.
Where can I find and apply to stewardship manager jobs?
You can find and apply to stewardship manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and the sector you want to work in, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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