Coordinator, Financial Stewardship

The Coordinator of Financial Stewardship supports donor relations and stewardship efforts that engage, inform, and inspire donors. With a primary focus on financial reporting, scholarship impact, and internal fund compliance, this role serves as a vital link between the organization’s financial data and its donor-facing narratives, ensuring that philanthropic support is tracked accurately, spent appropriately, and celebrated meaningfully.

The position also gathers financial and program information, translates donor-funded successes into compelling stories, prepares scholarship and fund reports, and assists with donor recognition events and cultivation activities. Examples of Duties Financial Stewardship & Fund Compliance Pull, review, and organize annual financial and fund reports to share with colleges and units. Monitor fund balances, expenditures, awards, available resources, and other relevant activity.

Follow-up to make sure funds are being spent. Work collaboratively with campus departments and units to gather information and address questions related to fund activity. Review donor-restricted funds activity against gift agreements and donor intent and identify questions or potential concerns for appropriate follow-up. Maintain organized records and documentation supporting fund reports, scholarship reporting, donor communications, and stewardship activities.

Impact Reporting & Scholarship Communications Create and distribute scholarship reports, fund reports, and other impact and use information for the purpose of stewarding donors. Assist in the collection of scholarship recipient information, profiles, quotations, academic updates, photographs and other materials used in donor communications. Maintain and contribute to a content library of student profiles, photographs, quotations, success stories, data, and other impact materials.

Proofread and review reports and communications for accuracy, clarity, appropriate tone, donor intent, and adherence to reporting deadlines. Other Responsibilities Serve as a point of contact for internal and external inquiries regarding fund status, scholarship awards, and general stewardship questions. Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail. Coordinate process improvement efforts related to financial stewardship, scholarship reporting, donor communications.

Other duties as assigned Qualifications The following Education is required: Bachelor’s degree required The following Experience is required : 1 year of experience in donor relations, stewardship, financial administration, or a related role Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience working with financial reports and creating streamlined processes Demonstrated ability to review, organize, and interpret data with a high degree of accuracy Strong attention to detail, proofreading ability, and commitment to accuracy Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to gather information, clarify discrepancies, and complete reporting tasks Familiarity with advancement, finance, scholarship, or CRM systems Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly Experience in a role requiring cross-departmental collaboration Application Deadline The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided October 26 , 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation Experience must be fully documented on the official application . The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate. Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads Required: Resume (for supplemental information only) Optional: Cover Letter Essential Requirement: Work Authorization BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.