Manager of Donor Engagement

Job Description

The Long Island Museum | Part-Time, Non-Exempt | Immediate Opening

Hours/Schedule: 28 hours per week structured as 4 days per week (7 working hours per day). Core Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:00 PM. Exact daily schedules offer flexibility, though occasional evening or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs. Breaks: Includes a daily unpaid break (30 to 60 minutes). Note: This role is temporarily adjusted to 26.5 hours per week for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.         

Salary Range: $30- $32/ hour

Benefits: Voluntary 403(b) and PTO 

Position Posting Date: September 29, 2026 

Start Date: Position to be filled immediately; starting as soon as possible.

The Long Island Museum (LIM) is seeking an experienced, strategic, and relationship-oriented Manager of Donor Engagement to join our Development team. This senior fundraising professional will play a key role in advancing the Museum’s annual and long-term fundraising goals through major gifts, institutional giving, donor stewardship, and strategic development initiatives.

Working closely with the Co-Executive Director, Operations, Co-Executive Director, Collections & Programming, Board of Trustees, and Development team, the Manager will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospects , while supporting capital, endowment, and special fundraising efforts. The position will also help strengthen the Museum’s donor pipeline, fundraising strategies, and board and volunteer engagement. 

The ideal candidate will have:

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• A bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of nonprofit fundraising experience
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• A proven record of success securing major gifts
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• Experience developing donor relationships and managing a portfolio of prospects
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• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
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• Experience working collaboratively with senior leadership and volunteers
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• Familiarity with CRM systems, fundraising analytics, and development best practices
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
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Experience with museums, the arts, or educational/cultural organizations is preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned fundraising professional to make a meaningful impact on the future of a regional cultural institution with more than 85 years of history , while helping build the philanthropic support that sustains LIM’s exhibitions, collections, education programs, and community engagement.

To apply: Please fill out the form and submit a resume and cover letter at  

Any offer of employment will be contingent on the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check performed by an outside vendor. For additional information, please contact Anna Gass, Human Resources Administrator at View email address on ziprecruiter.com. The Long Island Museum is an equal opportunity employer.