Coordinator, Campaign Engagement & Stewardship

National Geographic•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advancement team cultivates, solicits, and stewards individuals, as well as foundation, government and corporate partners who invest in the Society to drive impact through science, technology, education, exploration, and storytelling. The team collaborates with Society teams – and often works closely with NGP/Disney – to build transformative and impact-driven strategic partnerships. The team also produces global events that deepen connections and leverage the Society’s power to convene, and directs robust annual, major and planned giving programs empowering the Society with a broad base of public support. Reporting to the Senior Director, Campaign Engagement & Stewardship and providing ongoing administrative support to the Vice President, Campaign Engagement & Stewardship he Coordinator, Campaign Engagement and Stewardship will provide general administration for Campaign Engagement & Stewardship VP at the National Geographic Society. The coordinator will also provide operational, reporting, and administrative support to the Campaign Engagement & Stewardship team. This role serves as the execution and service backbone of the team, supporting internal reporting, donor stewardship logistics, acknowledgements, Museum of Exploration requests, and administrative coordination for senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2+ years professional work experience preferred; past Advancement experience preferred.
Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary with a demonstrated ability to write effectively for business/philanthropic communication purposes.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and G-Suites
Must be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality.
Proactive and professional demeanor when interacting with NGS staff, senior executives, high net worth individuals, and donors.
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge database system strongly preferred.
Ability to exercise good judgment and work with minimum of instruction and supervision when necessary.
Excellent interpersonal skills enabling professional and congenial interactions.

Responsibilities

Completing travel and expense reports for the Vice President; Coordinating with the Executive Assistant to the Chief Advancement Officer, as appropriate; Drafting and proofreading correspondence; Assisting with campaign meeting scheduling and logistics; Serve as a first point of contact for internal and external inquiries.
Serve as the internal reporting Lead for Campaign Engagement, including preparation and distribution of the Weekly Campaign Update and CEO Dashboard. Support donor stewardship operations, including Gift Closet management, RE updates, and tracking of stewardship actions and commitments. Draft all acknowledgements for executive leadership and coordinate with Leadership Giving, Institutional Partnerships and Executive Communications team to customize and deliver acknowledgements. Maintain accurate records and documentation to support campaign reporting and donor follow‑up.
Provide informal email drafting and coordination support for the Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer related to donor engagement, campaign updates, and internal communications. Serve as Museum of Exploration customer service point of contact for donor‑related requests, working in partnership with the Signature Services Manager on Museum Visitor Services to route, track, and resolve inquiries. Coordinate donor‑related logistics tied to Museum access, visits, and service needs. Other administrative duties as assigned to support overall advancement and campaign efforts.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance
engaging and comprehensive wellness program
401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment
flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year)
10 days of sick leave
12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.)
paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits
learning and development opportunities
Lifestyle Spending Account
pet adoption assistance and insurance
pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy
employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit
a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks