Manager, Donor Relations

American Museum of Natural History•New York, NY

64d•$65,000 - $72,000

About The Position

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 is seeking a full-time Manager, Donor Relations to support the production of a wide variety of fundraising and stewardship materials. Reporting to the Director of Donor Relations and collaborating closely with the Donor Relations team and other Advancement and Museum colleagues, the Manager gathers and synthesizes content and writes stewardship reports, funding proposals, acknowledgment letters, and other Advancement-related materials and special projects as needed. The Manager demonstrates a high degree of discretion, agency, and attention to detail, as well as exceptional content synthesis, writing, and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

Write original, engaging and compelling copy for: Complex principal, individual giving, and corporate stewardship reports;
Complex proposals for the principal and individual giving teams;
Templated and custom acknowledgment letters used for principal, individual, corporate, and other gifts;
Other Advancement-related communications, as needed.
Proofread Advancement-related communications as needed, including those prepared by others on the Donor Relations team; adeptly interpret and incorporate feedback provided by other reviewers.
Gather relevant information from colleagues across the Museum to inform the preparation of written Advancement materials as well as the development of funding opportunities and budgets.
Critically engage with the gathered material and proactively identify and ask any follow-up questions needed to address gaps or inaccuracies and produce a clear, comprehensive, and accurate written product. This includes building and maintaining cross-departmental relationships.
Contribute significant project management support, including by managing the Donor Relations Reporting Calendar with the oversight of the director; managing a portfolio of reports, proposals, and outreach with minimal oversight from the Director; and flexibly managing other critical projects as they arise.
Staff periodic Advancement events in evenings or on weekends, as needed.