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Assistant Director, Membership & Annual Fund
NYFA
Montclair, NJ, United States
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Description
Full-time, year-round position. Some weekend/evening work as needed.
Assistant Director, Membership & Annual Fund reports to the Director of Development and is responsible for stewarding MAM’s approx. 3,500 household membership base, including strategy, design and implementation of short and long-range membership plans and the growth of low to mid-range individual giving ($1-$5,000).
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Membership program management
o Manage and mentor Development Associate, Membership & Affiliate Programs
o Develop annual plans for stewardship, renewal, and upgrades for current members, with a focus on upper category members (capable of $165-$5,500 annually)
o Develop strategies to acquire new members, convert visitors and launch new programs to secure membership revenue
o Regularly evaluate effectiveness of current membership program and improve program effectiveness and efficiency
o Develop and manage the annual membership operating budget
o Generate reports to measure results of membership campaigns, and overall membership retention and growth
o Update Museum Membership lists and prepare reports on Annual Giving, Membership, Visitors, and Budget
o Work with Marketing and Communications department to implement promotions, partnerships, and communications (mail and e-coms) that promote membership experience and enhance visitor conversion
o Work with store manager and reception to optimize onsite acquisition efforts
Annual Fund
o Design and implement the Museum’s plan for annual giving ($1-$5,000) including the writing, production and distribution for a fall direct mail appeal (year-end giving) followed by a second mailing in the spring
o Update the Annual Fund donor plaque and all related donor recognition, including the planning and implantation of an Annual Fund donor recognition event
o Increase annual fund giving from members
o Identify donors for major gift potential
o Develop the Annual Fund operating budget and monitor throughout the year
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5+ years of Museum membership or other non-profit experience working with all levels of donors. Degree in Arts Administration, Art History, Museum Studies, and/or other liberal arts discipline preferred
• Familiarity with marketing principals are a plus; fundraising & organizing special events experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to prepare written communications and attention to detail, excellent organizational skills are a high priority
• Proven ability to manage and mentor junior staff, and work both independently and collaboratively to achieve departmental and Museum-wide goals
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with people of all levels and backgrounds and pitch in when necessary
• Familiarity with PCs, Microsoft Office, & web-based communication platforms
• Experience in using fundraising software for prospect and contact management strongly preferred
• Occasional weekend/evening event work required