Specialist, Donor & Partner Relations

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 National Geographic 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, Donor & Partner Relations, the Specialist, Donor & Partner Relations will provide copywriting, design, operational, and project coordination support across Campaign Engagement & Stewardship. This role supports the production of donor‑facing materials and communication on behalf of Society leadership, and partners closely with the Project Manager to support workflow and project tracking for the Campaign Engagement & Stewardship team in Monday.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years professional work experience
Commitment to the mission of NGS – must adhere to the highest ethical standards, demonstrate an empathetic disposition and perseverance, and convey sensitivity to the needs of donors, staff and volunteers.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through as demonstrated through effective donor stewardship and project management experience.
Skilled at collaborating across multiple departments in a complex organization.
Demonstrated ability to write effectively for business communication, fundraising, and donor communication purposes.
Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality required.
Must be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to exercise good judgment and work with minimum of instruction and supervision when necessary.

Nice To Haves

past Development experience preferred.
Ability to work as a team player and willingness to learn new skills to help advance NGS’ fundraising efforts.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Strong personal and professional integrity.
Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides copywriting and design support for Advancement materials including proposals, meeting and event decks, and newsletters (applying approved templates and brand standards) under the direction of the Director and Manager, Advancement Communications.
Support ad hoc Advancement and campaign communications, including internal and external updates on behalf of the Chief Advancement Officer, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with approved messaging and design standards.
Assist with formatting, proofreading, and quality control of Advancement materials to ensure consistency, brand alignment, and readiness for donor and partner audiences.
Serve as the point of contact for data collection related to donor stewardship, partner deliverables, and impact reporting.
Coordinate with Advancement Operations, program teams, and communications leads to gather, organize, and validate data and narratives used in donor reports, proposals, and stewardship materials.
Support the preparation of impact and progress reporting content, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy across donor‑facing communications.
Partner with the Project Manager to support project tracking, task coordination, and workflow management in Monday.com, including updating timelines, deliverables, and status reports.
Assist in maintaining shared project documentation, intake materials, and workflow resources to support efficient collaboration across Campaign Engagement & Stewardship, Donor & Partner Relations, and Advancement Communications.
Support cross‑team coordination by ensuring materials, inputs, and approvals move efficiently through established processes and timelines.

Benefits

competitive and comprehensive benefits package
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
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
variety of National Geographic discounts and perks