The Senior Manager of Individual Giving serves as a key member of the Institutional Advancement team and is an active participant in making strategic decisions to drive forward NYSCI’s strategies for raising unrestricted individual gifts. The Senior Manager is responsible for developing strategies and captivating messaging for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors with primary focus on targeted growth of new membership from four- and five-figure renewable annual gifts to support NYSCI’s giving circle, The President’s Council, as well as growing and cultivating new 5- and 6- figure gifts. With the museum reopening in July 2021 to the public with new and refreshed exhibits and a year-long celebration of science, this is an excellent opportunity for a someone who likes to think out of the box and can create a successful growth program for donors who are passionate about STEM. This position is a front-facing fundraising role and we are seeking individuals who take initiative to find creative ways to seek out prospects. Ideal candidates are skilled at networking, cold-calling, scheduling and hosting one-on-one meetings with prospects and developing strategies to build engaging relationships with donors who care about NYSCI’s mission.
