American Museum Of Natural History
Associate Director, Donor Engagement
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.
The Advancement department’s Individual Giving team is seeking a full-time Associate Director, Donor Engagement to manage the team’s current and future volunteer leadership groups and associated fundraising efforts. They will lead the creation, design and execution of a creative, high-touch, customized program of annual cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for current and prospective volunteer leaders. This program will help drive fundraising success by deepening donor engagement, building awareness and community and fostering a culture of accountability among volunteer leaders.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
• Staff volunteers and manage fundraising committees, councils and other affiliate groups, developing and implementing experience-informed strategies across current/future volunteer groups to increase engagement, giving and membership.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop a volunteer management plan based in the use of unique Museum resources and complements a variety of volunteer strengths and opportunities in prospecting, cultivating and soliciting.
• Conceptualize and implement strategies to recruit new volunteer leaders, including identifying and researching prospects where appropriate.
• Develop and implement a system to track key volunteer engagement metrics and an approach to sharing these metrics with volunteer leaders as a motivational tool, where appropriate.
• Complete annual appeals to volunteer leadership groups with the goal of meeting or exceeding associated fundraising targets.
• Maintain current and accurate records in Raiser’s Edge database.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Museum colleagues, including leadership, fellow Advancement staff, scientists, educators and exhibition specialists to:
• Craft effective donor communications and resources that brief, cultivate, solicit and steward current/prospective volunteer leaders.
• Plan, supervise and host various cultivation and stewardship activities, including one-on-one and volunteer council meetings, tours and other small gatherings.
• Proactively stay abreast of the Museum’s needs within areas of responsibility, identifying prospects to support these needs from among volunteer leadership groups.
• Keep up-to-date on current philanthropic trends, data and other philanthropy-focused information. Continually infuse Museum programming with evolving industry practices.
The expected salary range for the Associate Director, Donor Engagement is $95,000/annual – $115,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, marketing, science, museum studies or another related field.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/5971525
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world’s cultures.
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law.
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