Manager, Donor Relations
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Writing sample submitted with the application must represent the applicant's own original work.
Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Title |
Manager, Donor Relations |
| Department |
Advancement - 130 |
| Position Summary |
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.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
The expected salary range for the Manager, Donor Relations is $65,000/annual - $72,000/annual. The
AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, History, English, or another relevant field.
- Three years related experience with progressive responsibility.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, including the ability to shift writing style to fit purpose, audience, voice, and tone.
- Ability to describe complex and nuanced information using clear, compelling, and original language and present concise rationales for philanthropy.
- Exceptional organizational, planning, project management, and time management skills, including the ability to take initiative and prioritize.
- Attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience with Raiser's Edge NXT or another similar database.
- Familiarity with budgets.
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| Physical Demands |
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
- Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
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| Category |
Full-Time |
| Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period |
70 |
| Union Status |
Non-Union |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Expected Salary Minimum |
$65,000/annual |
| Expected Salary Maximum |
$72,000/annual |
| EEO Statement |
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law. |
| Quick Link |
https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4615 |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
GS935P |
| Open Date |
10/20/2025 |
| Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Writing sample submitted with the application must represent the applicant's own original work. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in Anthropology, History, English, or another relevant field?
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Do you have three years related experience with progressive responsibility?
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample
Optional Documents
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American Museum of Natural History
Oct 21, 2025