Stewardship and Prospect Research Program Manager

Salary: $67,000.00 - $77,000.00 Annually

Final date to receive applications: N/A

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Are you a strategic relationship builder with a talent for donor engagement, research, and storytelling? Join the Advancement team at the Corning Museum of Glass and help shape the future of philanthropy at one of the world’s most innovative museums.

We are seeking a Stewardship and Prospect Research Program Manager to lead and grow the Museum’s donor stewardship and prospect research initiatives. This highly collaborative role is ideal for a thoughtful communicator, analytical researcher, and relationship-focused professional who is passionate about creating meaningful donor experiences and advancing mission-driven fundraising efforts.

In this role, you will design and manage comprehensive stewardship programs for individual donors and institutional funders, while also building and leading a best-practice prospect research program that supports the Museum’s growing philanthropy efforts.

What You’ll Do

Lead Donor Stewardship & Engagement

• Design, develop, and manage a comprehensive stewardship program for individual and institutional contributors
• Lead donor acknowledgment, recognition, reporting, and engagement initiatives
• Develop impactful stewardship reports demonstrating the outcomes of donor investments
• Coordinate and manage stewardship events that educate and engage donors
• Support the development and fulfillment of major gift agreements, endowment gifts, and multi-year pledges
• Partner with Finance and legal consultants to ensure compliance with gift policies and accounting requirements
• Maintain donor and sponsor recognition content on cmog.org
• Draft donor communications including proposals, appeal letters, acknowledgments, and stewardship materials
• Manage logistics and workflows for cultivation and stewardship events, including invitations, briefings, seating charts, and follow-up communications

Drive Prospect Research & Pipeline Development

• Build and manage a best-practice prospect research program
• Conduct research on individuals, foundations, corporations, and government funding agencies
• Create donor profiles, prospect briefings, and fundraising strategy materials
• Utilize tools including Raiser’s Edge, iWave, NOZA, Target Analytics, and Foundation Directory Online
• Support pipeline development by identifying and qualifying new donor prospects
• Generate reports and analyze fundraising data to support Advancement initiatives

Collaborate Across the Museum

• Work closely with Advancement, Finance, and Museum leadership teams
• Support the Museum’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion
• Participate in project teams and cross-departmental initiatives
• Contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on impact and innovation

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
• Minimum of five years of experience in advancement, donor stewardship, prospect research, or related fundraising roles
• Experience using Raiser’s Edge or a comparable CRM database
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with in a nonprofit, arts, or cultural institution environment
• Familiarity with donor research tools such as iWave, NOZA, Target Analytics, and Foundation Directory Online
• Strategic and proactive thinker with a donor-centered mindset
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong communicator capable of translating complex information into compelling narratives
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information professionally

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