CMOM
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
Dedicated to providing children with experiences at the intersection of the arts, sciences and the humanities.
These experiences include exhibitions, classes, workshops, performances, and festivals. The museum is constantly growing its team and welcoming innovative professionals.
Check back regularly for new opportunities.
POSITION: Institutional Giving Manager Exempt Status:
Exempt Reports To:
Director of Institutional Giving and Strategy Location:
212 West 83 rd Street, New York, NY 10024
ABOUT THE POSITION CMOM seeks a thoughtful, detail-oriented Institutional Giving Manager—an important new role supporting a rapidly expanding team responsible for foundation, government, and corporate giving. The successful manager will aid in system improvement while advancing CMOM’s expansion of foundation and corporate portfolios in anticipation of the new state‑of‑the‑art museum on Central Park West in 2028.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a key member of a team responsible for growing philanthropic income across all revenue streams.
Track and analyze progress toward revenue and engagement goals; share insights and recommendations for strategic refinement.
Manage crediting requirements for all institutional partners, ensuring accurate acknowledgments in materials and alignment with partnership agreements.
Maintain accurate records in Raiser's Edge NXT, including contacts, deadlines, giving history, proposal pipelines, and benefit tracking.
Manage institutional deadlines and deliverables using internal systems and project management tools.
Draft compelling decks, grant reports, budgets, and proposals that articulate CMOM’s value and align with funder priorities.
Craft narrative templates, frequently‑used assets, and informational resources, seeking efficiency and consistency across data‑driven and narrative storytelling.
Maintain and regularly update other key materials such as web content, brochures, pitch decks, and donor recognition assets.
Conduct prospect research to identify partnership opportunities aligned with CMOM’s programs, priorities, and fundraising strategy.
Support senior leadership and trustees in leveraging networks for prospecting and outreach.
Ensure accurate fulfillment of benefits across corporate giving, including corporate memberships and sponsorships tied to flagship events.
Serve as the primary point of contact for a select portfolio of corporate members, event sponsors, and foundation partners, maintaining strong relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
Cultivate and solicit new partners, focusing on $5,000–$25,000+ relationships across membership, sponsorship, and grant categories.
QUALIFICATIONS
Interest in CMOM’s mission and a collaborative, patient, and flexible approach to teamwork and problem‑solving.
Highly organized and detail‑oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects simultaneously.
Strong proposal writing and pitch development skills; experience crafting tailored proposals and reports.
Proven ability to independently manage external partnerships and cultivate meaningful, long‑term relationships.
Exceptional interpersonal, written, visual, and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging stakeholders at all levels, including the C‑suite.
Strong visual storytelling instincts and familiarity with branding guidelines are a plus.
Comfortable managing up and working collaboratively with senior leadership and trustees.
3+ years of fundraising and/or business development experience—preferably managing foundation and corporate partnerships in a nonprofit or cultural setting.
Familiarity with New York City’s philanthropic and museum landscape is a plus.
Experience using donor databases (Raiser's Edge preferred) and related tools to track activity, manage relationships, and generate reports.
Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support event priorities.
COMPENSATION Compensation range is $70,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package.
BENEFITS
Vision, dental and medical coverage (free medical for employees, premium plans for dependents)
403(b) retirement plan
Life insurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid holidays, personal time off, vacation leave, and sick leave
Voluntary benefits: FSA, critical illness, accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance
Free admission to other New York City cultural institutions
BACKGROUND CHECKS Background checks will be completed on all employees.
EEO STATEMENT The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. If, due to a disability, you need accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
APPLYING While applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, those received by January 26 will receive priority consideration.
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These experiences include exhibitions, classes, workshops, performances, and festivals. The museum is constantly growing its team and welcoming innovative professionals.
Check back regularly for new opportunities.
POSITION: Institutional Giving Manager Exempt Status:
Exempt Reports To:
Director of Institutional Giving and Strategy Location:
212 West 83 rd Street, New York, NY 10024
ABOUT THE POSITION CMOM seeks a thoughtful, detail-oriented Institutional Giving Manager—an important new role supporting a rapidly expanding team responsible for foundation, government, and corporate giving. The successful manager will aid in system improvement while advancing CMOM’s expansion of foundation and corporate portfolios in anticipation of the new state‑of‑the‑art museum on Central Park West in 2028.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a key member of a team responsible for growing philanthropic income across all revenue streams.
Track and analyze progress toward revenue and engagement goals; share insights and recommendations for strategic refinement.
Manage crediting requirements for all institutional partners, ensuring accurate acknowledgments in materials and alignment with partnership agreements.
Maintain accurate records in Raiser's Edge NXT, including contacts, deadlines, giving history, proposal pipelines, and benefit tracking.
Manage institutional deadlines and deliverables using internal systems and project management tools.
Draft compelling decks, grant reports, budgets, and proposals that articulate CMOM’s value and align with funder priorities.
Craft narrative templates, frequently‑used assets, and informational resources, seeking efficiency and consistency across data‑driven and narrative storytelling.
Maintain and regularly update other key materials such as web content, brochures, pitch decks, and donor recognition assets.
Conduct prospect research to identify partnership opportunities aligned with CMOM’s programs, priorities, and fundraising strategy.
Support senior leadership and trustees in leveraging networks for prospecting and outreach.
Ensure accurate fulfillment of benefits across corporate giving, including corporate memberships and sponsorships tied to flagship events.
Serve as the primary point of contact for a select portfolio of corporate members, event sponsors, and foundation partners, maintaining strong relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
Cultivate and solicit new partners, focusing on $5,000–$25,000+ relationships across membership, sponsorship, and grant categories.
QUALIFICATIONS
Interest in CMOM’s mission and a collaborative, patient, and flexible approach to teamwork and problem‑solving.
Highly organized and detail‑oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects simultaneously.
Strong proposal writing and pitch development skills; experience crafting tailored proposals and reports.
Proven ability to independently manage external partnerships and cultivate meaningful, long‑term relationships.
Exceptional interpersonal, written, visual, and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging stakeholders at all levels, including the C‑suite.
Strong visual storytelling instincts and familiarity with branding guidelines are a plus.
Comfortable managing up and working collaboratively with senior leadership and trustees.
3+ years of fundraising and/or business development experience—preferably managing foundation and corporate partnerships in a nonprofit or cultural setting.
Familiarity with New York City’s philanthropic and museum landscape is a plus.
Experience using donor databases (Raiser's Edge preferred) and related tools to track activity, manage relationships, and generate reports.
Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support event priorities.
COMPENSATION Compensation range is $70,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package.
BENEFITS
Vision, dental and medical coverage (free medical for employees, premium plans for dependents)
403(b) retirement plan
Life insurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid holidays, personal time off, vacation leave, and sick leave
Voluntary benefits: FSA, critical illness, accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance
Free admission to other New York City cultural institutions
BACKGROUND CHECKS Background checks will be completed on all employees.
EEO STATEMENT The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. If, due to a disability, you need accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
APPLYING While applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, those received by January 26 will receive priority consideration.
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