How You’ll Contribute
The Advancement team cultivates, solicits, and stewards individuals, as well as foundation, government and corporate partners who invest in the Society to drive impact through science, technology, education, exploration, and storytelling. The team collaborates with Society teams – and often works closely with 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.Your Impact
Responsibilities Include:
Administrative Support (40%):
Assisting in the scheduling of internal and external meetings for the Vice President, Leadership Giving.
Booking travel and completing travel and expense reports for the Vice President, Leadership Giving.
Coordinating with the Executive Assistant to the Chief Advancement Officer and Coordinator for the Deputy to the Chief Advancement Officer & Vice President of Leadership Giving and Campaign, as appropriate;
Drafting and proofreading correspondence.
Attending Leadership Giving team meetings and maintaining scheduling and follow up.
Updating and tracking Vice President, Leadership Giving activity in Raiser’s Edge database.
Ensuring that our digital files are up-to-date and easily accessible.
Program Management and Administration (30%):
Program manage the day-to-day of the annual Groundbreaker level of benefaction ($10,000+), Clark Council ($25,000+) and Hubbard Council ($50,000+). This includes ensuring high touch benefit fulfillment such as webinars, an annual meeting, onboarding activities for new members, creating invitation strategies for donor travel experiences, updating solicitation resources, etc.
Work with the Director, Major Gifts to execute a bespoke renewal process for all leadership giving donors and maintain accurate tracking of current and lapsed Leadership Giving members.
Support for Leadership Giving Program (30%):
Compiling and distributing executive briefing materials ahead of donor and prospect meetings for the Vice President, Leadership Giving
Managing the production of solicitations and proposals.
Corresponding with donors and their teams as appropriate.
Supporting donor events, as necessary.
What You’ll Bring
Educational Background
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum Years and Type of Experience
3+ years professional work experience; past Advancement experience preferred.
Necessary Knowledge and Skills
Proactive and professional demeanor when interacting with NGS staff, senior executives, high net worth individuals, and donors.
Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary with a demonstrated ability to write effectively for business/philanthropic communication purposes.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, G-Suites, and video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Google Meet.
Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Qualifications
Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge or other similar database system strongly preferred.
Supervision
No direct reports
Salary Information
The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.
The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
The salary range for this position is $60,800 - $64,000
In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, 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) and 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; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.
Job Designation
Hybrid - At the Society, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are Hybrid. Our Hybrid category requires that staff work at Base Camp two days each week: every Tuesday and Wednesday. Hybrid staff are also always welcome to come in additional days each week if preferred.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.