The Science History Institute is seeking a full-time Philanthropy Manager to manage a portfolio of individual, foundation, and corporate prospects with the goal of growing the Institute’s pipeline of donor relationships. In addition to managing a portfolio of prospects, the position will assist with the grants process, which includes writing select proposals and overseeing reporting responsibilities of some grants. The Philanthropy Manager will also assist with the planning of fundraising events and manage select awards within the Institute’s robust awards program. The Philanthropy Manager reports to the Director, Annual Fund and Philanthropy Operations. This position requires a minimum of three days a week in the office, as well as occasional off-site travel.

The ideal candidate will have:

Minimum of three years of fundraising experience managing a portfolio of prospects, or comparable experience
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Proven ability to work with absolute confidentiality and with minimal supervision
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Attentive to trends in foundation grant funding
Strong project-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strong attention to detail
Exceptional problem-solving skills, with experience managing projects and events
Proven ability to understand and use relationship-management databases with some data entry experience
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, plus facility with project management software for workflow prioritization
Access to transportation to travel to prospect meetings and events
Ability to travel domestically, as well as to international destinations on occasion
Schedule flexibility to work weeknights and weekends on occasion

To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by selecting the "APPLY" button.

The annual salary for this position is $75, 000. Salary offer may be slightly higher based on candidate’s experience.

The Science History Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Science History Institute is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups such as women, racioethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities to apply.

About the Science History Institute

Founded in 1982, the Science History Institute collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the lesser-known and sometimes overlooked stories from the history of science and technology. And we don’t just mean discoveries made in laboratories. We dive deep into the history of scientific successes and failures, with a focus on expanding knowledge and broadening our understanding of how science and society intersect. We tell the stories behind the science. Visit the Institute’s museum and library, listen to our podcasts, read our magazine and blog, attend our programs, and browse our digital collections. It’s all free so you can be free to discover the science in your life. Learn more at sciencehistory.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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