Senior Membership Manager, City Parks Alliance
- Employer
- City Parks Alliance
- Location
- District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
- Closing date
- Apr 16, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Membership, Other Fundraising, Programs, Community Outreach, Program Administration and Management, Administrative, Public Relations and Communications, Sales and Marketing
- Fields
- Advocacy, Community Development, Environment, Health, Social Services, Youth
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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City Parks Alliance is
the only independent, nationwide membership organization solely
dedicated to urban parks. The mission of the City Parks Alliance is
to engage, educate, and nurture a broad-based constituency to
support the creation, revitalization, and sustainability of parks
and green spaces that contribute to more vibrant and equitable
cities.
City Parks Alliance leads and serves
the community of diverse organizations that encompass the parks and
recreation world, from neighborhood groups to government agencies,
championing high quality urban parks throughout the nation. City
Parks Alliance is vital to sound public policy and citizen
engagement that recognizes city parks as an integral part of
forming strong, vibrant, equitable cities that nurture their
communities and local economies. Our vision is that everyone in
urban America will have access to the benefits of parks,
recreational opportunities, and green spaces.
City Parks Alliance believes that parks
and recreation services play a critical role in advancing racial
equity. Equity is about fairness: Full and equal access to
opportunities, power, and resources so all people may thrive and
prosper regardless of demographics. See our organizational
values and statement
on racial equity and justice for more about our work to
advance these principles.
City Parks Alliance’s membership
includes city park agencies, nonprofit supporting organizations,
planners and architects, community based groups, advocates,
corporate leaders, and the philanthropic sector. City Parks
Alliance provides member support through a program portfolio of
webinars, peer-to- peer conversations, study tours, on-line
resources, communications tools, trainings, advocacy efforts, and
our biennial Greater & Greener urban parks conference.
Membership dues helps cover costs to deliver this programming. As
the primary source of our unrestricted operating funds, we seek to
expand and enhance this critical source of revenue for the
organization.
Job Description:
The Senior Membership Manager’s primary
responsibilities will be to meet revenue targets established
through the strategic plan and annual budget process and ensure the
retention and stewardship of the organization’s core constituents,
our members. We are looking for an experienced, goal-oriented
member of our team who will be responsible for growing and
diversifying our membership. The Senior Membership Manager will
also be responsible for administering board giving and working with
consultants and the Executive Director to begin planning for a
future fundraising campaign to increase our board reserve fund.
This full-time position will report to the Executive Director,
oversee the Membership Coordinator, and provide some support to the
Executive Director. The Senior Membership Manager will engage
regularly with other marketing and communications staff, member
capacity staff, and consultants.
Primary Responsibilities (with
estimated percentage of time):
Develop and oversee member recruitment,
retention, and growth strategies including materials development,
targeted social media strategies, and events (45%)
Support frontline membership
engagement (10%)
Oversee growth of individual
contributions, including board and non-board (10%)
Ensure membership systems are
effective and working efficiently and member services and
communications are provided in a timely manner (10%)
Implement membership and event
registration scholarships (10%)
Conduct analysis of membership fee
structure and institute recommended changes (5%)
Provide support for planning a
future board reserve fundraising campaign (5%)
Manage Development and Membership
Committee of the board (5%)
Qualifications and
Skills:
Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in
professional fundraising with a focus on membership marketing and
development.
Demonstrated ability to reach
ambitious fundraising goals.
Strong marketing skills including
knowledge of and skills in digital communications and social media
marketing.
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge and experience with
database management; Salesforce experience desired.
Strong Microsoft Office, Google Apps
and Dropbox skills.
Strong writing and editing
abilities; knowledge of AP writing style.
Excellent project management,
prioritization, and time-management skills to balance competing
priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines.
Friendly and professional demeanor.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Sense of humor. Team player with
ability to work independently and in a small office setting.
Bachelor’s degree.
Enthusiasm for city parks and urban
issues a plus.
City Parks Alliance is
committed to building a diverse staff and is an equal opportunity
employer. We strongly encourage people of color to
apply.
Application
Process
Please submit resume, cover letter, and three references in one pdf with subject line “Senior Membership Manager Application” to hiring@cityparksalliance.org. Deadline: Applications considered on a rolling basis. Benefits: 15 days/year of paid vacation 10 paid holidays annually Up to 12 days of paid sick leave per year Health/vision/dental insurance Short term disability Workers compensation Tax deferred annuity plan: Eligibility to join CPA plan with employee contributions upon hire, employer contribution begins after two years of full-time employment Flexible schedule City Parks Alliance is located at 1777 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, but work is currently conducted remotely during the pandemic. We are reassessing options for combined remote and in-person balance.
Please submit resume, cover letter, and three references in one pdf with subject line “Senior Membership Manager Application” to hiring@cityparksalliance.org. Deadline: Applications considered on a rolling basis. Benefits: 15 days/year of paid vacation 10 paid holidays annually Up to 12 days of paid sick leave per year Health/vision/dental insurance Short term disability Workers compensation Tax deferred annuity plan: Eligibility to join CPA plan with employee contributions upon hire, employer contribution begins after two years of full-time employment Flexible schedule City Parks Alliance is located at 1777 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, but work is currently conducted remotely during the pandemic. We are reassessing options for combined remote and in-person balance.
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