"Assistant Director, Donor Communications"

Assistant Director, Donor Communications

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 Assistant Director, Donor Communications.

A skilled writer and collaborative team member, the Assistant Director excels at shaping stories from across the Museum that demonstrate both the significance of the Museum's work and the opportunities for donor support to deepen that impact.

Responsible for creating donor-facing materials, the Assistant Director partners directly with frontline fundraisers, Advancement leadership and colleagues across the Museum to gather information, develop donor communications materials and manage these projects from concept through completion. This position requires strong writing and editing abilities, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. The ideal candidate understands how compelling storytelling drives philanthropic engagement.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Translate complex institutional initiatives, scientific research and programmatic work into clear, engaging language for donor audiences. Develop and write original donor-facing communications, including impact briefs, program summaries, pitch presentations, talking points, donor newsletters, website copy and other Advancement materials highlighting the Museum's work and the role of philanthropy.
• Research and gather information from programmatic departments, scientists, educators and others across the Museum to identify and develop compelling stories about institutional initiatives, strategic priorities and the impact of philanthropy.
• Collaborate with frontline fundraisers to develop coordinated evergreen and communications materials for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities.
• Edit and refine communications materials to ensure clarity, accuracy and alignment with institutional branding, writing and visual standards, partnering closely with other departments. Collaborate with the Director to develop and ensure consistency with templates, guidelines and messaging.
• Manage multiple donor communications projects simultaneously with Advancement partners, tracking project timelines, feedback and revisions to meet deadlines and ensure alignment.
• Maintain organized systems for drafts, approvals and final materials while refining donor communications best practices and workflows.
• Staff periodic Advancement events in the evening or on weekends, as needed.

The expected salary range for the Assistant Director, Donor Communications is $80,000/annual - $90,000/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.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in communications, marketing or writing in an advancement/development office at a nonprofit or cultural institution.
• Proficiency working with design software such as Photoshop, InDesign or Canva.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: careers.amnh.org