MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR-WBHM

To direct, plan, and implement all membership related fundraising activities for WBHM, including on-air, direct mail, telemarketing and other giving campaigns. To serve as a contact with donors to resolve questions and to manage the philanthropic relationship. To collaborate with external vendors and community organizations for fundraising tools and initiatives. To cultivate individual support to ensure the station meets its annual fundraising goals. To identify and utilize industry best practices and member data to implement strategic decisions in collaboration with other WBHM departments. This position is required to keep abreast of best practices in the field and remain up-to-date on current trends and new technologies. This position should anticipate change and ensure the organization is positioned to succeed. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directs, plans, and implements all membership related fundraising activities for WBHM,
  including on-air, direct mail, telemarketing and other giving campaigns.
• Manages direct mail and other communication with current, lapsed, and potential donors
  through the WBHM membership database system. Serves as contact with donors to resolve
  questions and manages the philanthropic relationship.
• Collaborates with external vendors and community organizations for fundraising tools and
  initiatives, ensuring effective partnerships, communication, deliverables and payment card
  industry (PCI) compliance.
• Supervises the membership team, including managing direct reports, hiring and training to
  ensure effective performance.
• Establishes and tracks fundraising goals and maintains data and reports on members,
  direct mail, additional gifts, matching gifts, lapsed, expired and renewal activities.
• Cultivates individual support to ensure the station meets its annual fundraising goals.
• Manages gift acknowledgments and special considerations, such as thank you gifts.
  Coordinates special customer/donor service needs as required.
• Supports general manager and UAB Development with prospects and donor information for
  potential major donors. Cultivates relationships to encourage major giving potential.
• Identifies and utilizes industry best practices and member data to implement strategic
  decisions in collaboration with other WBHM departments. Provides timely reports and
  information on WBHM fundraising trends and progress.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge:

• Prior experience working with a nonprofit organization, preferably in fundraising, development, donor relations, or advancement.
• Strong computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and database management systems.
• Experience using nonprofit CRM and donor management platforms.
• Strong Communication Skills.

• Result - Driven.

   

Salary Range: $50,050 - $68,140

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. 
 

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