Institutional Advancement Manager

The Adirondack Experience (ADKX) in Blue Mountain Lake is one of upstate New York’s major cultural institutions and is nestled right in the heart of the Adirondacks. Offering four seasons of outdoor recreation, surrounded by serene landscape, and cozy small towns, the ADKX offers something for everyone who enjoys the serenity of the Adirondack Park. The ADKX is a seasonal museum open from Memorial Day weekend through Indigenous People’s Day but also hosts a year round staff of 30 employees who keep operations running throughout winter.

We are looking for an organized and technologically proficient individual to help us year round in the Development department as our Institutional Advancement Manager. We offer a very generous benefit package which includes paid time off, health, dental, and supplemental insurances and employer provided 403b contributions. Hybrid-remote work environment is available for the winter season. Salary range for the position is $60,000 - $70,000.

The Institutional Advancement Manager would be responsible for, and assist with, strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, acknowledge, and retain major gift donors and planned giving prospects. Overseeing and assisting with training other staff working in Institutional Advancement is required with an emphasis on training others using the museum’s CRM software.

This position is also responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to private, corporate, and governmental sources. Additional requirements include: writing reports, formulating strategies and writing fundraising proposals, writing correspondence and acknowledgement letters, assisting with events, and providing support for proposal and solicitation preparation as required.

An ideal candidate will:

• Have experience with Blackbaud products, especially Altru is preferred. Proficiency with Windows-based word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and Internet is required.
• Have excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate the case and mission of the institution and annual priorities to potential donors
• Hold a BA/BS in a related field. Minimum of four years related experience with experience in non-profit or academic major donor planning, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Have demonstrated success in securing major gifts and capital campaign experience highly desirable.
• Have strong planning, administrative, organizational and priority setting skills.
• Be able to write reports, proposals, solicitation letters, and business correspondence.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism, sensitivity, and integrity.
• Be able to maintain confidential information.
• Flexibility in working hours and ability to attend evening and weekend events.
• Hold a driver’s license and the ability to drive.
• Be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds.