Corporate Engagement Officer

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

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain a portfolio of corporate donors in the $10000 to $250000 range
• Engage with donors and prospects through in-person meetings events phone meetings and emails
• Prepare and submit persuasive proposals accurate reports and associated budgets to new prospects and Academy donors in the $10000 to $250000 range
• Assist with strategy development in collaboration with Academy leadership program staff and Trustees as required
• Fulfill outstanding reports and stewardship activities in a timely manner including site visits and endowment reports; work with program and/or project staff to collect information and data on programmatic outcomes
• Provide creative and relevant opportunities for donor recognition appreciation events and corporate volunteering
• Implement strategic benefit fulfillment for Corporate Members
• Compose letters and other communication materials to donors and prospects
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all interactions with prospects and donors using the Tessitura database
• Serve as a content expert on Academy projects such as environmental issues sustainability solutions education and related special projects
• Work closely with the Academy Events and Experiences team to cultivate clients as new donor prospects
• Provide occasional staff support for fundraising events which may fall outside of normal business hours including Academy Day (March) Big Bang gala (April) and SuperNatural (October)
• Other duties as assigned
• Follow all Academy safety regulations

Qualifications: A successful candidate will have the following:

A qualified candidate will have a combination of the following education and/or equivalent experience:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors degree (B.A. or B.S.)
• Three years or more of fundraising experience in a complex non-profit setting
• Demonstrated track record of success in securing annual corporate and foundation grants in the $10000 to 250000 range
• Competency with Google Workspace environment word processing database (Tessitura) and spreadsheet functions
• Experience in/exposure to corporate recognition and fulfillment practices

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong proofreading skills and attention to budget details
• Ability to work collegially in a teamwork environment but also independently in an effective and productive manner
• Demonstrated interest and expertise in scientific concepts related to biodiversity sustainability and the natural world preferred
• Ability to work well on multiple simultaneous projects and deadlines
• Ability to interact well with people at all levels particularly program staff and donors
• Strong work ethic good judgment excellent organizational and time management skills flexibility and sense of humor.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups or individuals.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand sit walk and reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Must be able to lift be able to perform repetitive motions 80% of the time.

Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $86755.00 - $90272.00. 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; hybrid schedule with 2 days on-site.

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).