Coordinator, Campaign Engagement & Stewardship

How You’ll Contribute

The Advancement team cultivates, solicits, and stewards individuals, as well as foundation, government and corporate partners who invest in the Society to drive impact through science, technology, education, exploration, and storytelling. The team collaborates with Society teams – and often works closely with NGP/Disney – to build transformative and impact-driven strategic partnerships. The team also produces global events that deepen connections and leverage the Society’s power to convene, and directs robust annual, major and planned giving programs empowering the Society with a broad base of public support.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Campaign Engagement & Stewardship and providing ongoing administrative support to the Vice President, Campaign Engagement & Stewardship he Coordinator, Campaign Engagement and Stewardship will provide general administration for Campaign Engagement & Stewardship VP at the National Geographic Society. The coordinator will also provide operational, reporting, and administrative support to the Campaign Engagement & Stewardship team. This role serves as the execution and service backbone of the team, supporting internal reporting, donor stewardship logistics, acknowledgements, Museum of Exploration requests, and administrative coordination for senior leadership.

Your Impact

Responsibilities Include

Administrative Support (25%)

• Completing travel and expense reports for the Vice President;

• Coordinating with the Executive Assistant to the Chief Advancement Officer, as appropriate;

• Drafting and proofreading correspondence;

• Assisting with campaign meeting scheduling and logistics;

• Serve as a first point of contact for internal and external inquiries.

Reporting and Donor Stewardship Operations (40%)

• Serve as the internal reporting Lead for Campaign Engagement, including preparation and distribution of the Weekly Campaign Update and CEO Dashboard.

• Support donor stewardship operations, including Gift Closet management, RE updates, and tracking of stewardship actions and commitments.

• Draft all acknowledgements for executive leadership and coordinate with Leadership Giving, Institutional Partnerships and Executive Communications team to customize and deliver acknowledgements.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support campaign reporting and donor follow‑up.

Team Support (35%)

• Provide informal email drafting and coordination support for the Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer related to donor engagement, campaign updates, and internal communications.

• Serve as Museum of Exploration customer service point of contact for donor‑related requests, working in partnership with the Signature Services Manager on Museum Visitor Services to route, track, and resolve inquiries.

• Coordinate donor‑related logistics tied to Museum access, visits, and service needs.

• Other administrative duties as assigned to support overall advancement and campaign efforts.

What You’ll Bring

Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

2+ years professional work experience preferred; past Advancement experience preferred.

Necessary Knowledge and Skills required

• Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary with a demonstrated ability to write effectively for business/philanthropic communication purposes.

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and G-Suites

• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality.

• Proactive and professional demeanor when interacting with NGS staff, senior executives, high net worth individuals, and donors.

• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge database system strongly preferred.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and work with minimum of instruction and supervision when necessary.

• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling professional and congenial interactions.

Supervision

No direct reports. 

Salary Information

The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.

The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The hourly range for this position is $25.12 - $26.44.

In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.); paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.

Job Designation

Hybrid - At the Society, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are Hybrid. Our Hybrid category requires that staff work at Base Camp two days each week: every Tuesday and Wednesday. Hybrid staff are also always welcome to come in additional days each week if preferred.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.