Lead, Donor Stewardship & Garden Tours

The Garden Conservancy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

The Garden Conservancy, a national nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing America’s gardens, seeks a Fellows Tour Program Manager. You will design and oversee high-impact stewardship activities for principal donors and Society of Fellows members, strengthening donor relationships and guiding international garden-study tours.

In collaboration with the CEO and Head of Development, you will manage strategic planning, tour curation, vendor partnerships, and post-tour follow-up, while leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven years in nonprofit development or donor relations.
• Experience managing high-touch donor cultivation programs and collaborating with board members.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee national and international garden-study tours.
• Lead the Fellows Tours Program Coordinator and manage itineraries.
• Collaborate with external consultants for international tours.
• Develop donor stewardship strategies and engagement plans.
• Prepare fundraising reports and budgets.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

The Garden Conservancy, a national nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing America’s gardens, seeks a Fellows Tour Program Manager. You will design and oversee high-impact stewardship activities for principal donors and Society of Fellows members, strengthening donor relationships and guiding international garden-study tours.

In collaboration with the CEO and Head of Development, you will manage strategic planning, tour curation, vendor partnerships, and post-tour follow-up, while leading