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Membership Manager

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organization:Oregon Humane Society
position summary:

The Oregon Humane Society found homes for over 11,000 animals in 2010 and is one of the premier private animal welfare organizations in the United States. Our goal is to build a community of compassion - through adoption of homeless pets, animal welfare legislation, humane education, abuse investigation, and community outreach and leadership. In order to achieve our goal and continuously improve on our annual outcomes, OHS set a strategic objective to grow membership from 14,000 to 20,000 over the next three and half years.

The Opportunity
This aggressive growth strategy presents an ambitious opportunity for the right person. Given normal attrition rates, we expect that at least 10,000 new persons will join the already 14,000 strong in their support of OHS programs and initiatives to save lives in Oregon. If you are confident, collaborative, hardworking, and a gifted storyteller/writer, we want you to try your ideas!

Position Summary
The Membership Program Manager is a keystone role! You will be responsible for maintaining and continuously expanding a comprehensive membership program as measured by consistent annual growth in member participation, member retention and revenue generation from a broad base of individuals. In this position, it is essential that you are able to:

 Successfully execute existing strategies for direct mail and electronic community outreach programs in order to build relationships with current and future donors whose annual giving is generally less than $1000;
 Craft and tune compelling written messages about OHS programs and initiatives;
 Analyze data and draw conclusions from trends for the purpose of continuously improving outcomes; and
 Develop, test and refine innovative strategies for ongoing membership development and cultivation.

Salary / Pay Rate:50,000-53,000
Apply by:June 25, 2011
Required Skills and Abilities:You should be able to research, analyze and interpret data and trends, then translate conclusions into actionable and realistic goals; balance multiple priorities and stakeholders while consistently meeting deadlines; create, propose and implement innovative and realistic strategies for expanding membership and giving; and provide excellent customer service to a high volume of donors in an efficient, professional and service oriented manner. Superior written communication skills and the ability to write compelling copy that appeals to a diverse giving demographic are essential to your success in this role. Technical skill requirements include advanced experience using fundraising and database software to track donor relationships, analyze results and generate reports; intermediate experience with internet applications for online transactions, including website administration and proficiency using of Microsoft Office applications. You should be able to process financial transactions and maintain confidential records in a secure manner at all times. This position will require occasional weekend and evening work and carries a high probability of higher workloads during peak giving seasons, such as November and December.
Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree and advanced knowledge of fundraising and donor giving profiles are requirements for this position. You should also bring at least 3-5 years experience in nonprofit fundraising and relevant experience cultivating and retaining a high volume donor support base (3000 – 30,000 donors), as well as 3-5 years experience in membership development, including proven success of expanding and retaining a broad base of public support.
Education Required:College degree
Other:Equal Opportunity Employer

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Oregon Humane Society