Associate Director of Major Gifts, National Academy of Engineering

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Location
Washington
Job Type
Full time
Posted
July 02, 2026

Job Description

Description

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Key Responsibilities

Major Gifts & Donor Engagement (~70%)

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of major and leadership gift prospects, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
  • Build long-term relationships with NAE members, friends, volunteers, and external partners to advance institutional priorities.
  • Partner with the Director of Development to set annual fundraising goals, develop strategic engagement plans, and curate high-impact donor experiences and events.
  • Travel locally and nationally to meet with donors, prospects, and partners, representing the NAE and its mission with credibility and enthusiasm.
  • Draft compelling proposals, concept notes, and stewardship reports that convey the NAE’s impact with clarity and intellectual rigor.
  • Collaborate with program directors and senior leadership to align fundraising opportunities with program...
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