DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

The Manager, External Math Engagement serves as BEAM’s math ambassador to donors, partners, and the broader community. They advance all of our work by growing the community of people who support BEAM and provide the resources for us to succeed. This position is ideal for someone who wants to utilize both mathematics and communications skills in combination and contribute to the fundraising success of BEAM in a highly impactful role.

This role combines deep mathematical knowledge (and love of math!) with excellent speaking and writing skills to meaningfully engage BEAM’s most mathematically and technically sophisticated supporters.

The Manager, External Math Engagement will utilize their mathematical expertise throughout their work to: create vibrant and compelling mathematical content (e.g., blog posts, short videos, holiday cards about math, students mathematical work), speak to the mathematical and technical interests of donors, and lead signature math-centered events. They will work directly with donors, cultivating and stewarding donors, and helping them connect with the beauty and rigor of BEAM’s work through the lens of mathematics itself.

The ideal candidate will be excited about the challenge of growing BEAMs network of supporters, working directly with donors (particularly mathematically sophisticated donors), communicating about advanced math and access to STEM in impactful and creative ways, and being part of a dynamic and mission-driven team.

DESCRIPTION OF THE TEAM/DEPARTMENT

Our Advancement team is a collaborative and dynamic group of six full-time staff members, working together to make sure we have the resources to fuel big dreams. Building strong, meaningful relationships with funders and supporters is at the heart of what we do. Our funders consist of individuals (50% of revenue), foundations (30%), and corporations (20%).

As our Manager, External Math Engagement, you will work closely with our Individual Giving and Communications teams as we raise more than $11 million annually critical funding that will drive innovation and provide stability as we build towards future growth. This role will also provide support to the team generally as Advancements in-house mathematical expert, ensuring that communications, materials, and events reflect both the rigor and joy of our programs.

SUPERVISION

The Manager, External Math Engagement reports to the Director, Individual Giving.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Donor Acquisition, Engagement, and Solicitation (35%)

• Identify, cultivate, steward, and solicit a portfolio of 75100 individual donors with the capacity to give $1,000+ annually, focusing on donors from mathematical, STEM, quantitative finance, and related fields, working closely with the Director of Individual Giving.
• Identify, cultivate, and engage corporate partners in STEM sectors, working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer.
• Meet annual goals in terms of total dollars raised, and acquisition, upgrading, and retention of donors and partners, contributing to the overall goal of growing BEAMs revenue from $11m to $13m within three years.
• Develop and execute cultivation and stewardship strategies for mathematically-oriented donors, including personalized outreach and volunteer opportunities that speak to their technical interests and background.
• Represent BEAM at donor meetings, events, and site visits, effectively communicating the technical and programmatic aspects of BEAM’s work by utilizing your background and expertise in mathematics.
• Prepare briefing materials and talking points that highlight the mathematical depth and rigor of BEAM’s programs for donor conversations.
• Collaborate with the Director of Individual Giving and Senior Manager of Individual Giving and Communications on donor strategy and cross-portfolio coordination.
• Occasionally support foundation applications for math- and STEM-oriented funders, contributing technical expertise and program knowledge as the teams mathematical expert.

Mathematical Content Creation (35%)

• Develop engaging mathematical content for BEAM’s newsletters, website, direct mailings (e.g., Pi Day card), and other communications channels, including math puzzles and explorations that showcase the beauty and joy of math and problem solving.
• Create content that makes advanced mathematical concepts accessible while preserving what makes them deep and interesting.
• Explain BEAM’s programmatic approach, program and curriculum design, metrics, and evaluation methods to donors and stakeholders in clear, compelling language that…