Manager of Donor Engagement

Long Island Museum; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

PTO

Job summary

The Long Island Museum is seeking an experienced, strategic, and relationship‑oriented Manager of Donor Engagement to join our Development team. This senior fundraising professional will advance the Museum’s annual and long‑term goals through major gifts, institutional giving, donor stewardship, and development initiatives.

Working with the Co‑Executive Directors, Board of Trustees, and volunteers, the Manager will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospects, strengthen

Qualifications

• 7–10 years nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Proven record of securing major gifts.
• Experience building donor relationships and managing a portfolio of prospects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors.
• Support capital, endowment, and special fundraising efforts.
• Strengthen donor pipeline and fundraising strategies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and volunteers.

Skills

Major gifts

Donor relations

Portfolio management

Fundraising analytics

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

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:

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

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.

Any offer of employment will be contingent on the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check performed by an outside vendor.

The Long Island Museum is an equal opportunity employer.