National Geographic Society
Nonprofit funding explorers for science, storytelling
Advancement Vice President - Campaign Engagement & Stewardship
+ 401(k) matching contributions
Two days on-site per week, every Tuesday and Wednesday.
About the job
- A bachelor's degree.
- At least 15 years of work experience in nonprofit advancement.
- At least 7 years of management experience.
- Demonstrated success leading within a collaborative, service-oriented advancement environment and aligning stewardship, engagement, storytelling, and nonprofit operations.
- Understanding of donor lifecycle marketing and the ability to develop tailored strategies for diverse audience segments.
- Strong understanding of how stewardship, engagement, messaging, and operational discipline intersect to support fundraising outcomes, with proven experience leading the end-to-end development and execution of compelling, multichannel campaign creative aligned with overall brand voice and strategic goals.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, delegate, and foster accountability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Ability to translate a strategic vision into compelling content that links a brand platform with concrete fundraising objectives.
- Commitment to the mission of the National Geographic Society, adherence to high ethical standards, an empathetic disposition, perseverance, and sensitivity to the needs of donors, staff, and volunteers.
- Ability to collaborate across multiple departments in a complex organization.
- Excellent attention to detail and follow-through demonstrated through effective project management experience.
- Strong executive-level communication skills, with the ability to influence, align, and advise senior stakeholders.
- Sophistication, self-confidence, self-motivation, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to multitask across multiple deadlines and projects and follow through.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Provide enterprise leadership for donor engagement, volunteer leadership strategy, and stewardship excellence across the Advancement division.
- Integrate volunteer leadership engagement and donor recognition frameworks across campaign phases, giving societies, and donor segments.
- Provide executive oversight for stewardship and engagement strategies supporting the Board of Trustees, Advancement Committee, and principal donors.
- Manage the Campaign Engagement & Stewardship budget and ensure investments in recognition, engagement, and stewardship deliver measurable value aligned with campaign priorities.
- Ensure the development and delivery of sophisticated stewardship and cultivation materials that reinforce donor confidence, gratitude, and long-term commitment.
- Cultivate a service-oriented culture across Advancement and reinforce a partnership-first approach to programmatic storytelling, donor engagement, and internal collaboration.
- Partner with peer Advancement Vice Presidents to prioritize high-impact fundraising activities, align messaging, and bridge silos to maximize effectiveness.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and marketing Vice Presidents to ensure unified brand alignment across high-stakes donor collateral, engagement experiences, and recognition materials.
- Serve as a senior advisor to the Chief Advancement Officer on donor engagement strategy, stewardship investments, and organizational alignment.
- Drive departmental return on investment by aligning engagement strategies, resources, and workflows with Advancement priorities and campaign outcomes.
- Provide leadership oversight for the Project Management function, ensuring predictable execution, clear prioritization, leadership visibility, and disciplined delivery across Advancement initiatives.
- Partner with Project Management leadership and senior directors to optimize workflows, manage capacity, reduce operational risk, and scale effective practices.
- Ensure Advancement leaders and teams remain focused on donors and strategy through strong systems, accountability, and execution discipline.
- Supervise three direct reports and a team of approximately ten staff.
- A master's degree.
- Exceptional ability to synthesize complex information and guide decision-making across multiple stakeholders while exercising initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a goal-oriented team environment.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment independently when responding to inquiries and interacting with high-net-worth donors, volunteers, and staff.
- Strong personal and professional integrity.
- Experience managing and developing senior leaders and a varying range of other National Geographic Society staff.
- Experience partnering with project management functions to drive predictable execution and leadership visibility.
- Background in large-scale campaigns or transformational fundraising initiatives.
About the company
The National Geographic Society is a nonprofit that supports a global network of changemakers called Explorers who use science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the natural world. It funds and resources these Explorers to carry out field research, education programs, and communications projects, sharing discoveries through National Geographic’s media platforms (including partnerships with Disney) and other outreach channels. This organization differs from many groups by focusing on funding and empowering a diverse community of researchers and storytellers rather than running only in-house programs, and by blending scientific work with public storytelling to reach broad audiences. Its goal is to illuminate the wonders of the world and protect it by expanding knowledge, informing people, and encouraging conservation and responsible exploration.
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501-1,000
Company Stage
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$725M
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
1888
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What believers are saying
- 2025 commitments hit $208.1 million, National Geographic's best fundraising year ever.
- Blue Boundaries with Chubb funds seven years of ecosystem research and explorer grants.
- The June 26, 2026 Museum of Exploration expands membership, tickets, and donor engagement.
What critics are saying
- Disney controls distribution; streaming strategy shifts can shrink National Geographic's reach quickly.
- 2025 fundraising depended on one transformational commitment; donor concentration threatens future budgets.
- Museum of Exploration's $300 million build needs sustained traffic; weak attendance pressures operations.
What makes National Geographic Society unique
- 138-year mission gives National Geographic unmatched explorer network and archival depth.
- June 26, 2026 Museum of Exploration turns research into a physical brand experience.
- Blue-chip conservation storytelling links science, media, and philanthropy across 170 countries.
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↓ -65%Women's Travel publication JourneyWoman names Norie Quintos Executive Editor. Featured image: Author and journalist Norie Quintos believes that travel can be a force for good / Photo by Norie Quintos Quintos is a former executive editor of National Geographic Traveler. by JourneyWoman staff Today, as the category JourneyWoman pioneered in 1994 moves from niche to mainstream, JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray announced that Norie Quintos joins the world's first and longest-running solo travel publication for women as Executive Editor. She'll work in a consulting capacity alongside Ray and JourneyWoman's roster of experienced travel writers to sharpen the editorial edge of the very segment JourneyWoman helped put on the map in 1994 - solo women's travel - advising on content strategy and deepening coverage of the issues affecting today's women travellers. "As the world's first and longest-serving solo travel publication for women, JourneyWoman has been at the forefront of women's travel for the past 33 years," said Carolyn Ray, CEO, JourneyWoman. "Looking to the future, I believe women will rely even more on trusted brands like JourneyWoman to guide their travel decisions - in fact, our most recent reader survey shows that JourneyWoman holds significant influence on travel decisions. With Norie's deep experience in the travel industry and commitment to issues such as sustainability and conservation, we can elevate our editorial product and dig deeper into what matters most - travel that positively transforms people and places, with the help of our very talented team of professional travel writers." Quintos, the former executive editor of National Geographic Traveler, brings three decades of travel journalism expertise to the role, managing editorial teams, working with destinations, and shaping narratives. She has worked as a freelance journalist, with bylines in National Geographic, Outside, Skift, Frommer's, Washingtonian, and The Washington Post. She has increasingly dedicated her energies to transforming travel into a force for good; she is on the board of the nonprofit Adventure Travel Conservation Fund and chairs its annual fundraising auction. "JourneyWoman's reputation and its loyal, influential audience are unmatched in this industry," said Quintos. "Women are travel's most important decision makers, and by influencing where, with whom, and how they invest their hard-earned dollars through the stories we tell, women travellers can help shape the future of travel to be more equitable, secure, and sustainable, while preserving what makes travel authentic and fun." Previously, Quintos collaborated on JourneyWoman's book, "Never Too Late: How Women Over 50 Are Making The Rules", writing the Introduction,"Women Reaching for the Stars: Discovering the Wisdom of Travel". Published in 2024 for JourneyWoman's 30th anniversary, the book is co-authored by Carolyn Ray and Lola Akinmade and features inspiring women over 50. Norie Quintos is an advocate for conservation and sustainable travel/ Photo by Norie Quintos JourneyWoman's 2025 'Invisible No More: The Ageless Adventuress' research shows that 61% of women 50+ prefer to travel solo, and is valued at US$152 billion in the US and Canada, growing to US$ 363 billion or 25.2 million women by 2035. The research also shows that the Women 50+ Travel market in North America is estimated at more than 37 million women, representing USD$245 billion in spending, growing to USD$519 billion in 2035. In North America, 65% of travellers are female and 41% of those are over age 55. About JourneyWoman Founded in Canada in 1994, JourneyWoman(TM) is the world's first and most trusted solo female travel resource. With its team of professional women travel writers, JourneyWoman publishes JourneyWoman Magazine (monthly), Smitten (twice monthly), and the JourneyWoman Ageless Adventuress Travel Podcast, featuring inspiring women over 50 - alongside consulting, research, and advisory services that help destinations and travel companies build more inclusive travel and adapt to the needs of women over 50 and solo travellers. JourneyWoman also hosts the world's largest Women's Travel Directory, a free service connecting women with vetted, women-friendly businesses, and publishes HOT FLASH(TM) deals with travel partners, supporting small tourism businesses worldwide. To boost visibility for women 50+, JourneyWoman founded the travel industry's first Women's Speakers Bureau and the JourneyWoman Awards for Women Over 50. In November, JourneyWoman is hosting its first-ever virtual summit for women over 50 travellers.
National Geographic commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11 with the launch of A groundbreaking interactive video archive featuring never-before-seen footage and eyewitness testimony. Immersive, Multi-Perspective Experience Draws From the Brand's Acclaimed Catalog of Documentaries and Retells the Events of the Day in a Linear Timeline Companion Feature by Renowned Historian Garrett M. Graff Examines the Pivotal 17 Minutes Between the Two Tower Impacts Visuals and Spokespeople Available (NEW YORK - Sept. 1, 2026) Today, National Geographic published a landmark, interactive video archive that allows audiences to explore never-before-seen footage and eyewitness testimony from the events of Sept. 11, 2001, drawn from its catalog of 9/11 documentaries. Available now at natgeo.com/911archive, the archive offers an immersive, multi-perspective exploration of September 11 and its aftermath, bringing together firsthand accounts from survivors, first responders and eyewitnesses. The comprehensive experience invites viewers to delve deeply into the events of that day through the voices and perspectives of those who lived through them, providing a definitive account of the day in a groundbreaking new format. The digital experience encompasses over 100 hours of video footage, including more than 20 hours of footage never before seen by the public, originally filmed for National Geographic's acclaimed "9/11: One Day in America" and "9/11 Reunited" docuseries, produced by 72 Films. The archive launches following the premiere of "9/11 Reunited," which revisits the extraordinary human connections forged on 9/11. Created with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and Emmy(R)-winning 72 Films, all three episodes are now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Featuring interviews with more than 65 individual contributors, the archive offers audiences the ability to sit with the day's events through a unified timeline of the September 11 attacks. Viewers can sort and filter the approximately 500 video clips in the archive by time, topic and location with the freedom to explore and engage with the material as they choose. The experience combines stirring eyewitness accounts with cutting-edge data visualization, creating an immersive documentary that invites viewers to connect directly with powerful stories of hope, resilience and survival from that day. The firsthand accounts are presented as individual clips organized around specific moments and themes, while also offering viewers the option to experience each story in its entirety. "National Geographic has been telling important stories from around the world for over 138 years. In the case of 9/11, one of the most significant days of the 21st century, we have gathered hundreds of hours of footage, both from the day itself and from intimate and moving retrospective interviews since. As a brand of record, it is an honor to bring a significant amount of this material together for the first time and to tell the story of 9/11 in a way that only National Geographic can," said Tom McDonald, EVP of Content, National Geographic. Complementing the interactive video archive experience, National Geographic has also published a companion digital feature by renowned 9/11 historian and author Garrett M. Graff that examines the critical 17 minutes between the first and second plane impacts at the World Trade Center. Through a detailed, minute-by-minute narrative, the feature provides additional context and insight, enriching the broader interactive experience. Useful Links: Interactive video archive, available now (HERE) Digital feature by Garrett M. Graff, available now (HERE) Press assets: images/screenshots & video clips from the video archive (HERE) About National Geographic Content Representing one of the largest brands on social media with over 801 million followers and over one billion impressions each month, National Geographic Content's award-winning and critically acclaimed storytelling inspires fans of all ages to connect with, explore and care about the world through factual storytelling. National Geographic Content, part of a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society, reaches up to 402 million households in at least 170 countries and 30 languages across the global National Geographic channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO), National Geographic Documentary Films, and streaming services Disney+ and Hulu, in addition to being a global digital, social and print publisher. Its diverse content includes Oscar(R)- and BAFTA Award-winning film "Free Solo"; Oscar-nominated films "Sugarcane," "Fire of Love," "Bobi Wine: The People's President" and "The Cave"; Emmy(R) Award-winning franchises "Race Against Time" and "Secrets of"; Emmy Award-winning series "Animals Up Close" and "Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller"; and Emmy-nominated series "A Real Bug's Life" and "Tucci in Italy," in addition to multiple National Magazine Awards, Pulitzer Prize finalists and Webby wins. Visit nationalgeographic.com and natgeotv.com or explore Instagram, Threads, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and Reddit. Media Contacts
Waitrose, National Geographic launch regenerative farming series. Waitrose & Partners has announced a collaboration with National Geographic CreativeWorks to produce a two-part YouTube series aimed at boosting awareness around regenerative farming. Available since 19 August, the series intends to lay bare the current challenges facing the global food system and explore how Waitrose works with farmers within its supply chain to combat them. Filmed on location at Waitrose's Leckford Estate farm, the series provides a glimpse into Waitrose's Farming for Nature programme, which supports around 2,000 British farmers as they transition to more nature-friendly, sustainable practices. Furthermore, Waitrose has committed to source all its UK meat, milk, eggs, fruit, vegetables, and horticulture products from farms utilising regenerative practices by 2030. 'The future of food' Commenting on the series, Andrew Hoad, director of the Leckford Estate, said, "At Leckford, we aren't just talking about the future of farming; we are living it every day. This series is a vital rally cry to show why transforming our food system matters to everyone. [...]" Through the Farming for Nature programme, Hoad hopes to ensure that "customers can trust that Waitrose's own-brand British produce is grown in a way that seeks to improve the natural environment." A spokesperson for National Geographic also commented, "The future of food is one of the defining stories of its time and one incredibly close to its hearts at National Geographic CreativeWorks. [...] "Using the power of National Geographic storytelling, we're exploring not just why it matters but how positive change is already happening, and we can't wait for you to see it!" The two-part series is available to stream globally on National Geographic's and Waitrose's YouTube channels.
Save the Redwoods League names Lisa Tawil as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. August 12, 2026 San Francisco, Calif. (August 12, 2026) - Save the Redwoods League announced today that Lisa Tawil has been named Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. In this executive leadership role, Tawil will oversee organization-wide strategic communications and marketing programs to support the only nonprofit land trust working across the coastal redwood and giant sequoia ranges. "I'm honored to join Save the Redwoods League and help bring its legacy to new audiences," said Tawil. "I've long admired Save the Redwoods' holistic approach to conservation and their commitment to building community relationships with these landscapes. I look forward to working with the team and leadership to build on more than a century of achievement and inspire the next generation to care for these forests." Tawil most recently served at ITVS (Independent Television Service) in San Francisco as Senior Vice President, Brand, Communications & Audience Growth. During her thirteen years at ITVS, she rose from Director of Marketing, Publicity and Creative Services to lead the organization's brand, communications, content, creative and social impact teams. She led multi-platform public engagement campaigns across brand, communications and digital innovation to build national coalitions that connected mission-driven storytelling to millions of viewers and grassroots supporters nationwide. Under Tawil's leadership, ITVS earned an Institutional Peabody Award and a Television Academy Governor's Award for systemic contributions to cultural representation and civic storytelling in media. She and her team delivered 300% year-over-year growth in streaming audiences. Tawil also led the brand narrative and editorial strategy for PBS Documentaries. Prior to joining ITVS, Tawil worked at the National Geographic Channel developing media strategies that contributed to the largest viewership in the channel's 10-year history. She began her career at PBS as a marketing strategist, where she was a key member of the team behind the landmark launch of "Downton Abbey" on MASTERPIECE and Primetime Emmy Award-winning documentary, Ken Burns' The National Parks: America's Best Idea. Tawil holds a B.S. in Mass Communications/Media Studies from James Madison University. She is a board member of INPUT, an international nonprofit dedicated to public media collaboration and Snarky Elephant Productions. She previously served as an executive board member of The WICT Network, NorCal Chapter. Tawil is also a member of the Television Academy, Women in Film, NAMIC and the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences; she has served as a judge for the Primetime Emmys, News & Documentary Emmys and the Webby Awards. Save the Redwoods League revitalizes coast redwood and giant sequoia forests across California's redwood range. In partnership with state and federal agencies, Tribes, and communities, Save the Redwoods League has conserved more than 220,000 acres in 76 parks and preserves and restored 37,000 acres. Its work bolsters carbon storage, strengthens wildfire resilience, benefits local economies, and safeguards iconic landscapes enjoyed by millions.
National Geographic Unveils Epic Lion Docuseries Trailer. August 08, 2026 - 0 comments The National Geographic lion docuseries is a wildlife documentary television series produced by National Geographic in partnership with Disney, featuring filmmaker Jon Favreau, best known for directing Disney's 2019 photorealistic The Lion King remake. The series belongs to the nature documentary category and addresses the problem of declining public awareness about lion population dynamics, pride behavior, and conservation threats across African savanna ecosystems. The official trailer was revealed in August 2026 via TheMovieBlog's coverage of National Geographic's announcement, with the series expected to premiere on National Geographic and Disney+ platforms. Key facts. The National Geographic lion docuseries trailer was revealed in August 2026, with the full series expected to premiere on National Geographic and Disney+ platforms. | Attribute | Value | | Series Title | National Geographic Lion Docuseries (official title not disclosed in the trailer announcement) | | Production Partners | National Geographic, Disney | | Key Creative Figure | Jon Favreau (filmmaker, director of Disney's 2019 The Lion King) | | Trailer Reveal Date | August 2026 | | Distribution Platforms | National Geographic channel, Disney+ streaming | | Category | Wildlife documentary docuseries | | Subject Matter | Lion behavior, pride dynamics, conservation | | Episode Count | Not disclosed in the trailer announcement | | Premiere Date | Not announced as of the August 2026 trailer reveal | What is the National Geographic Lion Docuseries? The National Geographic lion docuseries is a multi-episode wildlife documentary series that follows lion prides in their natural African habitats, using advanced cinematography techniques to capture behavior rarely seen on screen. The series is produced by National Geographic in collaboration with Disney, with Jon Favreau attached as a key creative figure. According to TheMovieBlog's August 2026 coverage, the trailer showcases "sweeping aerial shots of the savanna alongside intimate close-ups of lion prides," signaling a production scale comparable to National Geographic's previous landmark series such as Queens and Hostile Planet. The series leverages Disney's distribution infrastructure to reach a global streaming audience. "Watch the TV series trailer for National Geographic's epic lion docuseries, featuring Jon Favreau and Disney. Get the scoop on what's coming." - TheMovieBlog, August 2026 The National Geographic lion docuseries represents the first major wildlife documentary collaboration between National Geographic and Disney to feature Jon Favreau in a creative role since the 2019 The Lion King film. Who is Jon Favreau and what is his role? Jon Favreau is an American filmmaker, actor, and producer best known for directing Disney's 2019 photorealistic The Lion King remake, which grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide. In the context of this docuseries, Favreau's involvement signals a creative bridge between Disney's narrative storytelling and National Geographic's documentary tradition. Favreau's exact role - whether as narrator, executive producer, or director - was not fully detailed in the August 2026 trailer announcement. However, his attachment to the project suggests the series will employ cinematic techniques similar to those used in The Lion King remake, including advanced camera work and immersive sound design. Jon Favreau's involvement in the National Geographic lion docuseries marks his first major wildlife documentary project since directing the $1.6 billion-grossing 2019 The Lion King remake for Disney. When will the docuseries premiere? As of the August 2026 trailer reveal, National Geographic has not announced a specific premiere date for the lion docuseries. The trailer's release typically precedes a premiere window of 3 to 6 months in the streaming industry, suggesting a possible late 2026 or early 2027 debut. Industry data from streaming platforms indicates that National Geographic's previous docuseries, such as Queens (premiered October 2024), followed a similar trailer-to-premiere timeline of approximately 4 months. If the pattern holds, the lion docuseries could premiere between December 2026 and February 2027. No official premiere date for the National Geographic lion docuseries was announced as of the August 2026 trailer reveal, though industry patterns suggest a 3-to-6-month window between trailer and debut. How does this compare to other wildlife docuseries? The National Geographic lion docuseries competes in the premium wildlife documentary space alongside titles such as Netflix's Its Planet (2019), BBC's Planet Earth III (2023), and National Geographic's own Queens (2024). What distinguishes this series is the combination of Disney's narrative filmmaking resources and National Geographic's documentary credibility. | Series | Network/Platform | Year | Key Differentiator | | National Geographic Lion Docuseries | Nat Geo / Disney+ | 2026-2027 (expected) | Jon Favreau creative involvement, Disney distribution | | Queens | National Geographic / Disney+ | 2024 | Female-led animal narratives | | Its Planet | Netflix | 2019 | David Attenborough narration, global scope | | Planet Earth III | BBC / Discovery | 2023 | 8-part series, 4K HDR cinematography | The National Geographic lion docuseries is the only upcoming wildlife series that combines Disney's feature-film production resources with National Geographic's documentary expertise and Jon Favreau's creative direction. Who is this for? The National Geographic lion docuseries is designed for wildlife documentary enthusiasts, Disney+ subscribers, families with children interested in nature, and viewers who enjoyed Jon Favreau's 2019 The Lion King remake. The series also targets conservation-minded audiences seeking deeper understanding of lion behavior and threats. Given Disney+'s global subscriber base of approximately 150 million as of 2025, the series has a built-in distribution advantage. The trailer's cinematic style suggests it is intended to appeal to both documentary purists and mainstream entertainment viewers, similar to how Queens attracted 12 million viewers in its first month on Disney+. The National Geographic lion docuseries targets Disney+'s approximately 150 million global subscribers, positioning it to reach a mainstream audience far beyond traditional wildlife documentary viewership. Common questions. Will Jon Favreau narrate the National Geographic lion docuseries? Jon Favreau's specific role - narrator, executive producer, or director - was not confirmed in the August 2026 trailer announcement. His involvement was announced as a creative attachment, with further details expected in subsequent promotional materials from National Geographic and Disney. Where can I watch the National Geographic lion docuseries trailer? The trailer was revealed in August 2026 and is available through National Geographic's official channels and Disney+ promotional platforms. TheMovieBlog's coverage provides a direct link to the trailer and summarizes key visual and narrative elements shown in the footage. Is the docuseries connected to Disney's 2019 The Lion King film? The docuseries is not a sequel or spin-off of the 2019 The Lion King film. It is a separate wildlife documentary project that shares Jon Favreau as a creative figure. The series documents real lions in their natural habitats rather than using photorealistic animation. Sources and methodology. This article is based on TheMovieBlog's August 2026 coverage of the National Geographic lion docuseries trailer reveal, titled "National Geographic Unveils Epic Lion Docuseries Trailer." The source material was accessed via themovieblog.com. Where specific data points (premiere dates, episode counts, Favreau's exact role) were not disclosed in the source, this article explicitly notes the information as unknown rather than speculating. Comparative data regarding other wildlife docuseries was drawn from publicly available industry knowledge. No currency conversions were required. This article was last updated on August 2026.