Stewardship And Prospect Research Program Manager
About The Position
The Corning Museum of Glass is seeking a Stewardship and Prospect Research Program Manager to lead and grow the Museum’s donor stewardship and prospect research initiatives. This role is ideal for a thoughtful communicator, analytical researcher, and relationship-focused professional who is passionate about creating meaningful donor experiences and advancing mission-driven fundraising efforts. The individual will design and manage comprehensive stewardship programs for individual donors and institutional funders, while also building and leading a best-practice prospect research program that supports the Museum’s growing philanthropy efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
- Minimum of five years of experience in advancement, donor stewardship, prospect research, or related fundraising roles
- Experience using Raiser’s Edge or a comparable CRM database
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information professionally
Nice To Haves
- Experience within a nonprofit, arts, or cultural institution environment
- Familiarity with donor research tools such as iWave, NOZA, Target Analytics, and Foundation Directory Online
- Strategic and proactive thinker with a donor-centered mindset
- Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
- Strong communicator capable of translating complex information into compelling narratives
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and manage a comprehensive stewardship program for individual and institutional contributors
- Lead donor acknowledgment, recognition, reporting, and engagement initiatives
- Develop impactful stewardship reports demonstrating the outcomes of donor investments
- Coordinate and manage stewardship events that educate and engage donors
- Support the development and fulfillment of major gift agreements, endowment gifts, and multi-year pledges
- Partner with Finance and legal consultants to ensure compliance with gift policies and accounting requirements
- Maintain donor and sponsor recognition content on cmog.org
- Draft donor communications including proposals, appeal letters, acknowledgments, and stewardship materials
- Manage logistics and workflows for cultivation and stewardship events, including invitations, briefings, seating charts, and follow-up communications
- Build and manage a best-practice prospect research program
- Conduct research on individuals, foundations, corporations, and government funding agencies
- Create donor profiles, prospect briefings, and fundraising strategy materials
- Utilize tools including Raiser’s Edge, iWave, NOZA, Target Analytics, and Foundation Directory Online
- Support pipeline development by identifying and qualifying new donor prospects
- Generate reports and analyze fundraising data to support Advancement initiatives
- Work closely with Advancement, Finance, and Museum leadership teams
- Support the Museum’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion
- Participate in project teams and cross-departmental initiatives
- Contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on impact and innovation
Benefits
- Philanthropy directly supports creativity, education, scholarship, and artistic innovation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
