Senior Manager of Major Gifts managing donor relationships and fundraising strategies for National Geographic Society. Collaborating with teams to drive revenue and engagement across initiatives.
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of 125+ donors and prospects
Executing strategic outreach and face-to-face visits
Drive the full gift cycle—from identification and qualification to solicitation and stewardship
Partner with the Director of Major Gifts to drive high-level results
Independently design, execute, and continuously refine cultivation and solicitation strategies
Collaborate with organizational leadership to strategically leverage high-profile events
Lead the strategy and execution of high-impact regional events
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Advancement and Marketing divisions
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of NGS programs and funding priorities
Serve as a Point of Contact for the Advancement team
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
7+ years of development experience with donor/donor candidate management and gift solicitation
Proven track record of closing gifts $25,000+
Sophisticated communication skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience managing high-visibility projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google suite
Must be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Proactive and professional demeanor when interacting with NGS staff, senior executives, high net worth individuals, and donors
Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge database system strongly preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills enabling professional and congenial interactions
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
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
a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks
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