American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History

Director, Research & Prospect Management

New York City, New York (onsite) · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$165kDetected 8 days ago
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Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • The Museum's scientists draw on a world-class permanent collection of more than 30 million specimens and objects, some of which are billions of years old, and on one of the largest natural history libraries in the world.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • In partnership with the Vice President, Advancement Operations and Strategy, develop and implement prospect research methodologies, standards, and best practices that support the Museum's fundraising priorities.
  • Lead proactive prospect identification efforts across Advancement to build and strengthen fundraiser portfolios and identify pipeline gaps and opportunities.
  • Partner with Advancement and Corporate colleagues to develop prospect pipelines for emerging Advancement priorities, strategic opportunities, leadership travel, and Museum events.
  • Build a more intentional system for leveraging Museum events, exhibition openings, and other institutional gatherings as prospecting opportunities, including attendee review, identification of high-potential prospects, post-event follow-up, and communication with the appropriate fundraising teams.
  • Committee Support & Volunteer Leadership
  • Serve as the Vice President's primary partner on the Committee on Trustees' work, managing the committee's prospecting and research needs from start to finish for each meeting.
  • Partner with frontline fundraisers to build a pipeline of prospects for volunteer leadership groups across Individual Giving and Advancement Events.
  • Develop and refine moves management policies, portfolio review practices, and database-related processes.
  • Ensure fundraiser portfolios are appropriately sized and composed to support effective qualification, cultivation, and solicitation.
  • Partner with Advancement Services colleagues to support effective use of Raiser's Edge NXT, modeling outputs, and other data sources.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in prospect research and portfolio management in a complex nonprofit, cultural, or mission-driven institution.
  • Minimum of 4 years of management experience, including demonstrated experience successfully leading and managing a team.
  • Experience using financial databases, reviewing 990s and other financial holdings, and producing high-quality research profiles.
  • Comfort with analytics, Excel, and modeling outputs, with the ability to translate data into portfolio and prospecting strategy.
  • Experience with moves management systems, policy development, and portfolio review or assignment frameworks.
  • Strong writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, useful, and actionable research.
  • Genuine affinity for the natural world and the ability to engage authentically with the Museum's research, exhibitions, and scientific work.
  • Required
  • Strong analytical, research, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Annual salary in the range of $140 - $165K. 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 are 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.
  • AMNH offers an extensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, Retirement Plans, and PTO. Learn more at amnh.org.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Raiser's Edge NXT (strongly preferred) and wealth screening tools (such as iWave, LexisNexis, RelSci, or similar).

Compensation

  • Annual salary in the range of $140 - $165K.
  • Pay will be determined based on several factors.
  • The salary and placement offered are 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.

Benefits

  • AMNH offers an extensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, Retirement Plans, and PTO.

Company info

  • About the Organization The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), founded in 1869 with a dual mission of scientific research and science education, is one of the world's preeminent scientific, educational, and cultural institutions.
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