Spearhead the strategic integration of volunteer leadership engagement and donor recognition frameworks
Provide executive oversight for stewardship and engagement strategies supporting the Board of Trustees
Manage the Campaign Engagement & Stewardship budget
Ensure the development and delivery of sophisticated stewardship and cultivation materials
Cultivate a service-oriented culture across Advancement
Partner with peer Advancement Vice Presidents to prioritize high-impact fundraising activities
Collaborate closely with executive leadership on donor engagement strategy
Drive departmental ROI by aligning engagement strategies, resources, and workflows

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
15+ years’ work experience in nonprofit advancement
7+ years of management experience
Demonstrated success in leading within a collaborative, service-oriented Advancement environment
Understanding of donor lifecycle marketing
Strong understanding of how stewardship, engagement, messaging and operational discipline intersect to support fundraising outcomes
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Commitment to the mission of NGS
Strong personal and professional integrity

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

Vice President, Campaign Engagement – Stewardship

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