Stewardship and Prospect Research Program Manager

Stewardship and Prospect Research Program Manager Salary: $67,000.00 - $77,000.00 Annually Application Deadline: N/A Development 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 within 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 Schedule & Travel This is a full-time onsite position. Flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, and limited travel is required to support events and donor engagement activities. Why Join Us? At the Corning Museum of Glass, philanthropy directly supports creativity, education, scholarship, and artistic innovation. In this role, you’ll help strengthen relationships with donors and funders who make transformative experiences possible for artists, students, and visitors from around the world. If you are passionate about meaningful donor engagement, strategic fundraising support, and advancing the mission of a world-renowned cultural institution, we encourage you to apply. Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. While performing the duties of this role, employees are regularly required to remain in a stationary position; operate various office equipment; communicate effectively; and distinguish visual and auditory information. Employees frequently move throughout office and event spaces and may occasionally be required to ascend or descend stairs, position themselves, reach, and transport materials. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision. Employees may occasionally move or transport materials weighing up to 25 pounds. The work environment is primarily indoors and climate controlled, with occasional outdoor event participation. Noise levels are typically moderate. Safety Responsibilities Employees are expected to fully understand and comply with all safety policies, procedures, and training requirements of the Corning Museum of Glass. Confidentiality Maintain confidentiality of information related to the Corning Museum of Glass, including information concerning employees, donors, operations, and organizational matters encountered during the normal course of business. About The Corning Museum of Glass The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) was established in 1951 by Corning Glass Works (now Corning Incorporated) as a gift to the nation commemorating the company’s 100th anniversary. CMoG is an independent not-for-profit museum dedicated to exploring a single material: glass. Welcoming more than 300,000 annual visitors from around the world, the Museum's campus is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass, the world’s foremost library on glass, and one of the premier glassworking schools in the world. CMoG was named by New York Times among the U.S. museums to see for 2025, and Newsweek readers voted CMoG one of the Top 3 Best Art Museums in America. #J-18808-Ljbffr Corning Museum of Glass