Manager of Philanthropy- Kentucky Science Center

Manager of Philanthropy
- Kentucky Science Center

Position Summary:

The Manager of Philanthropy plays a key role in supporting Kentucky Science Center’s fundraising efforts by managing and growing Tier 2 donor relationships and executing core annual giving initiatives. This position focuses on donor cultivation, stewardship, appeals, and fundraising logistics that strengthen the donor pipeline and support long‑term philanthropic growth. The Manager of Philanthropy works collaboratively with and reports directly to the Director of Philanthropy, partnering to execute fundraising campaigns, manage donor communications, and ensure accurate tracking and reporting of fundraising activity.

This role does not include direct supervision of staff.

• Manage a portfolio of Tier 2 donors
• Follow the Donor Cycle to increase giving: attract new donors, retention of current donors, gain new donors
• Implement stewardship strategies including acknowledgements, impact communications, and engagement touchpoints

• Support and execute fundraising campaigns including:
  • Direct Mail Appeals
  • Direct solicitations
  • Coordinate timelines, logistics, and donor communications

• Support AFE (Annual Fund Event) logistics and donor‑related activities
• Assist with gift suggestions and donor giving opportunities aligned with organizational priorities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Raiser’s Edge, ensuring accurate system use and adherence to data standards and best practices
• Provide functional oversight and guidance for Raiser’s Edge data entry performed by the Executive Assistant, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of donor records
• Utilize Raiser’s Edge for donor tracking, reporting, and data analysis to create queries and lists to support fundraising efforts
• Maintain data integrity, run routine and ad‑hoc reports, and support analytics related to donor activity, appeal performance, and giving trends
• Partner with the Director of Philanthropy to interpret data and inform fundraising strategies and decision‑making

• Coordinate closely with the Marketing team to align messaging, branding, and donor outreach
• Support stewardship communications including emails, letters, and donor updates
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure fundraising efforts align with institutional goals