National Geographic Society

Manager

• 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

Senior Manager, Major Gifts

• Manage a portfolio of 125+ donors and prospects, executing strategic outreach and face-to-face visits to drive the full gift cycle—from identification and qualification to solicitation and stewardship—resulting in successful gift closures ranging from $10K to $1M+
• Partner with the Director of Major Gifts to drive high-level results, consistently meeting or exceeding revenue and engagement targets with a focus on securing six-figure, multi-year, and increased gift commitments
• Independently design, execute, and continuously refine cultivation and solicitation strategies for the Society’s priority projects and funding initiatives
• Collaborate with organizational leadership and key stakeholders to strategically leverage high-profile events and influential networks
• Lead the strategy and execution of high-impact regional events across assigned markets
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Advancement and Marketing divisions to synchronize with regional initiatives
• Develop and maintain a thorough and accurate understanding of NGS programs and funding priorities
• Effectively communicate NGS priorities and successfully match donor’s philanthropic interests to funding needs
• Provide and review written materials in a quality consistent with NGS and Advancement team standards
• Utilize and update the Raiser’s Edge database by recording activities, contacts, and strategies on an on-going basis consistent with department policies