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About the Role

The Advancement Manager plays a leadership role within the Office of Advancement, ensuring departmental programs, systems, and staff are strategically aligned to maximize philanthropic revenue and membership growth. This role oversees day-to-day advancement operations, supervises staff, and ensures fundraising initiatives are executed efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day advancement operations.
• Supervises staff.
• Ensures fundraising initiatives, including annual giving, membership, grants, special events, and campaign activity, are executed efficiently and effectively.
• Leads the planning and implementation of the Annual Fund and Gala.
• Supports campaign strategy and execution.
• Oversees a comprehensive grants program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in annual giving, grants, events, or campaign support.
• Proven experience in development, fundraising, or advancement roles, preferably within cultural or nonprofit organizations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Technologically proficient, with experience using donor management software (Blackbaud preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and persuasively articulate the mission, case for support, and funding priorities to donors, funders, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 25 pounds in support of events and operational needs.
• A passion for the arts, culture, and the Adirondack community is a plus.

Skills

• Project management
• Data fluency
• Donor management software (Blackbaud preferred)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Written communication
• Verbal communication

Location

• Blue Mountain Lake

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3-5 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

• Very generous benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Supportive work environment

About the Company

• The Adirondack Experience (ADKX) in Blue Mountain Lake is one of upstate New York’s premier cultural institutions.
• ADKX offers a unique blend of outdoor recreation, cultural enrichment, and community engagement.
• The museum operates seasonally but maintains a dedicated year-round staff to support its mission.