Donor Engagement & Stewardship Lead

Museum-of-Scienc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Science in Boston is seeking a Stewardship Manager to design and execute donor stewardship strategies, ensuring timely, accurate communications that demonstrate impact and strengthen long-term relationships.

You will lead donor acknowledgments, reports, and engagement efforts across donor segments, partnering with Communications and program teams to align messaging with institutional priorities while maintaining donor confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements stewardship plans across donor segments and giving levels
• Ensures consistent, high-quality donor acknowledgment and recognition practices
• Manages donor reporting processes, including impact reports and updates
• Oversees donor-facing materials, including reports, letters, and impact communications
• Partners with Communications and program teams to gather content and articulate outcomes
• Maintains systems to track donor engagement, recognition, and reporting requirements
• Ensures fulfillment of donor agreements and reporting commitments
• Monitors timelines and workflows to ensure timely delivery of stewardship activities
• Tracks and analyzes stewardship effectiveness and donor retention trends
• Identifies opportunities to enhance donor experience and engagement strategies
• Oversees financial stewardship activities, including endowment reporting and tax acknowledgment processes with Finance

Skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Excellence

Integrity

Empathy

Leadership

Adaptability

Values

Job description

The Museum of Science in Boston is seeking a Stewardship Manager to design and execute donor stewardship strategies, ensuring timely, accurate communications that demonstrate impact and strengthen long-term relationships.

You will lead donor acknowledgments, reports, and engagement efforts across donor segments, partnering with Communications and program teams to align messaging with institutional priorities while maintaining donor confidentiality.