Associate Director, Leadership Philanthropy

About the California Academy of Sciences

The California Academy of Sciences is a globally renowned scientific and cultural institution located in the heart of San Franciscos Golden Gate Park. Home to a world-class planetarium aquarium research center and natural history museumall under one living roofour mission is to regenerate the natural world through science learning and collaboration.

Our extensive collections encompass plants animals fossils and cultural artifacts from around the world and throughout history. We are a diverse team of leading biodiversity scientists educators storytellers designers and communicators who work collaboratively to advance knowledge and inspire action through science and storytelling.

When you join the California Academy of Sciences you become part of a mission-driven community that values curiosity collaboration and innovation. Whether youre working behind the scenes in research or engaging the public on the museum floor your work will help connect people to the natural world and empower them to protect it.

About the Opportunity

The Associate Director Leadership Philanthropy plays a key leadership role on the Academys Advancement team. This role oversees a portfolio of high-net-worth donors while supporting strategic initiatives internal collaboration and data infrastructure to enhance major giving addition to leading complex solicitations and managing key donor relationships this role will manage the Leadership Philanthropy Coordinator .

Organizational Culture

Join a team dedicated to the Academys mission vision and values! Currently the Academy has a new strategic plan including three initiatives Hope for Reefs Thriving California and Islands 2030 that leverage biodiversity science environmental learning and collaborative engagement to regenerate fragile ecosystems around the world. Learn more at hope you are inspired by what we do and are excited to contribute to our mission. The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to regenerate the natural world through science learning and collaboration. The Academy is looking for candidates who do great work and we know they may come from a number of different backgrounds and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every qualification for the position.

This position is based in San Francisco California.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Management & Fundraising

• Manage a portfolio of 75-100 individual donors focusing on cultivation solicitation and stewardship of leadership and principal gifts.
• Personally secure and steward 6-figure commitments to advance institutional priorities with annual contributed revenue targets.
• Plans and delivers cultivation events and experiences from concept through execution to deepen donor engagementincluding bespoke high-touch activations with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Partner with the Director of LP CAO and SLT on select strategic initiatives or funding campaigns.

Team Management

Internal Leadership & Strategy

As needed represent the LP team in recurring meetings with Advancement colleagues and across teams at the Academy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Donor Engagement & Stewardship

Qualifications : A successful candidate will have the following :

Compensation and Benefits :

The salary range for this position is $117000 - $122000. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the final candidates qualifications and experience including skills knowledge relevant education certifications and aligned with the internal peer group. We believe in fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to providing competitive salaries within the industry and market standards. The Academy offers a total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and comprehensive benefits based on the hours per week worked. Further details regarding compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Schedule : Full-time 40 hours per week

How to Apply :

Interested candidates should submit a resume and application through our CareersPage portal.

The California Academy of Sciences will give full consideration for employment to all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (SF Police Code Article 49).

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Program assessment,FDA Regulations,Manufacturing & Controls,Program Evaluation,budget forecast,Research Experience,Operations Management,Research & Development,Strategic Planning,Contract Management,Leadership Experience,negotiation

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 117000 - 122000