Membership Director jobs in Kansas

Membership Director oversees an association or member organization's strategic goal-setting, implementation, and service operations to expand membership and deliver member satisfaction. Develops programs and initiatives to engage current members and recruit new ones. Being a Membership Director establishes service operational standards and policies to deliver efficient services to members. Implements web or social media processes to promote the organization and distribute membership information to prospective members. Additionally, Membership Director uses data-driven analysis, tools, and reports to measure member satisfaction and retention and to optimize services. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Membership Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Membership Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Membership Director
  • University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview

    The Membership Director is responsible for raising funds received from listener/members of KPR through direct mail and on-air fundraising, e-fundraising and telemarketing. Responsibilities include: billing, charging, processing and acknowledging contributions, maintaining the membership database. Help to ensure excellent donor relations through accuracy in records and the accounting of gifts, as well as using cost effective station marketing and promotion, including email, letter campaigns and social media. Coordinate KPR volunteers and work with other development personnel to organize and staff multiple on-air membership drives and other special events. This position also oversees the monthly donor, vehicle donation and matching gift programs. Together with the Director of Development, they work to find new, innovative fundraising techniques to improve membership performance and explore new revenue channels.

    In a continuing effort to enrich the university and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.

    The University of Kansas offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. The University of Kansas also offers employees educational opportunities and is a great place to work!

    About Lawrence, KS

    The University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, a community of about 95,000. Only 35 miles west of Kansas City and 20 miles east of Topeka, you will never be far from barbecue, jazz, museum culture, and more. Lawrence has a lively downtown and a thriving arts and music scene, and its local government has enacted ordinances supporting equality for all members of its population. Lawrence locals covet the numerous sports and recreational opportunities, local shops, and a wide range of locally-owned restaurants.

    Job Description

    35% DIRECT RESPONSE
    • Manage direct mail with the timely mailing of renewal letters each month, occasional additional gift and lapsed mailings, as well as a combination tax receipt/fundraising letter each January. Send acknowledgments for all gifts.
    • Send monthly billing, which includes monthly donor recapture campaign.
    • Order stationery, produce and oversee the production of letters, segment data for mailing lists, merge and print letters.
    • Coordinate with third party processor to complete yearly acquisition mailing.
    • Steward and cultivate a growing Sustainer (monthly recurring giving) program through events, email newsletters, giveaways and thank-you gifts.
    • Manage all aspects of the vehicle donation program and relationship with Vehicles for Charity to include on-air and digital promotion.
    • Oversees KPR’s matching gift program, identifying and implementing ways in which the program can be promoted and bolstered.

    30% ACCOUNTING
    • Oversee the complete processing of deposit transactions from all sources, including checks, credit card transactions and electronic funds transfers.
    • Answer questions and concerns about membership via email and phone.
    • Work with KU Endowment staff on questions regarding gift processing, accounting and matching gifts through email and telephone contacts.
    • Run processing of monthly donors, along with a follow-up reacquisition strategy for expired/cancelled cards/closed bank accounts.
    • Run daily and monthly database functions for KPR. Monthly reports go to Director of Development.

    30% MEMBERSHIP DRIVES AND EVENTS
    • Assist with the production of three to four KPR on-air membership drives annually, coordinating with development staff to ensure strong execution of overall and daily strategies, timing and promotions of challenges, tactics, thank-you gift strategy, email, social media and design.
    • Schedule development staff shifts for duties during drives.
    • Schedule KPR volunteers to assist with donor stewardship (i.e. donor thank-you calls), and is responsible for training of volunteers.
    • Coordinate and review the entry of all on-air pledges, billings and charges.
    • Occasionally collaborates on planning member-centered events, as well as helps staff outreach events throughout the year.

    5% OTHER DUTES AS ASSIGNED

    In response to staff requests for help with funding new projects, research foundation and federal grants as possible funding sources. Coordinate the writing, preparation, formatting, and submission of applications with staff. Keep on top of public radio developments in membership through conference attendance and public radio studies and webinars. Handle other duties as assigned by Director of Development or Director. Can occasionally involve manual labor.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree PLUS one (1) year of experience in non-profit fundraising.
    • Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite
    • Experience using computer databases
    • Accounting experience or other closely related experience

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Successful background in fundraising
    • Knowledge of Adobe design products
    • Knowledge of Constant Contact or other email marketing system
    • Knowledge of postal bulk and non-profit mail requirements
    • Knowledge of public radio
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated through application materials and interview process
    • Demonstrated motivation, organization and follow through on projects and responsibilities
    • Grant-writing experience

    Additional Candidate Instructions

    A complete application includes:
    1. Cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
    2. Resume.
    3. Contact information for three professional references (including at least one previous or current supervisor).
    4. Completion of the online application.
    • Application review begins Monday, November 13, 2023, and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.

    Contact Information to Applicants

    Joanna Fewins, jobeth@ku.edu, (785) 864-2468

    Advertised Salary Range

    $46,000-$52,000

    Application Review Begins

    Monday November 13, 2023

    Anticipated Start Date

    Wednesday January 3, 2024
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    Posting Information

    • Posting ID: 26505BR
    • Department: Kansas Public Radio
    • Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
    • Assignment: Hybrid
    • Reg/Temp: Regular
    • Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff
    • Review Begins: 13-Nov-2023
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Membership Director - Andover YMCA
  • YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WICHITA KANSAS
  • Andover, KS FULL_TIME
  • GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the guidance of the Senior Program/Branch Director, the Membership Director provides leadership and management for the branch member services, staff, budget and fundraising in ...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Excecutive Director - Business Solutions Membership
  • Hueman PE Talent Solutions
  • Lenexa, KS FULL_TIME
  • More Floods is hiring a General Manager for a Full-Time position in Lenexa, KS. Relocation is available. More Floods is searching for a growth-oriented General Manager who will provide overall leaders...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Excecutive Director - Business Solutions Membership
  • Trivest Portfolio Partners
  • Lenexa, KS FULL_TIME
  • More Floods is hiring a General Manager for a Full-Time position in Lenexa, KS. Relocation is available. More Floods is searching for a growth-oriented General Manager who will provide overall leaders...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Director of Membership - Salina Country Club
  • Salina Country Club
  • Salina, KS PART_TIME
  • Founded in 1911, the Salina Country Club is a well established and growing Golf and Country Club in central Kansas. With a rich history and continued investment in the Club and our community, we are t...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Membership specialist
  • MHC Property Management L.P.
  • Leavenworth, KS FULL_TIME
  • With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!ELS is hiring for the position of Membership Specialist in R...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Membership Director
  • New Hampshire Public Radio
  • Concord, NH
  • MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Summary: NHPR is seeking a Membership Director to provide thoughtful and strategic leadership to our...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Membership Director
  • YMCA of Central Stark County
  • North Canton, OH
  • In Search Of: Associate Membership Director at the North Canton Community YMCA Annual Salary: $36,500 - $38,000 Benefits...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Membership Director
  • Sonoma County Family YMCA
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • Job Description Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charita...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Membership Director
  • Tennessee Grasslands Golf and Country Club
  • Nashville, TN
  • Job Description Job Description Membership Director at Tennessee Grasslands Golf and Country Club Tennessee Grasslands G...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Membership Director
  • Girl Scouts Hornets Nest Council
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Job Description Job Description Job description Membership Director About Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council Girl Scouts...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Membership Director
  • Snelling Hospitality Executive Search
  • Washington, DC
  • Reporting to our General Manager: • You’ll explore all avenues and opportunities to maximize the number of new member ap...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Membership Director
  • YMCA of Greater Toledo
  • Perrysburg, OH
  • Be a difference maker, with the YMCA of Greater Toledo. We are a Cause Driven community of collaborative, bold, fun, ded...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Membership Director
  • Brydge Advisors
  • Do you LOVE working with entrepreneurs? Providing top notch client experiences? Organizing successful and meaningful eve...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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