Membership and Annual Fund Manager sought by Portland Japanese Garden

The Membership and Annual Fund Manager reports to the Director of Strategic Advancement. The Annual Fund Manager is responsible for managing and increasing the Garden’s 5,200+ membership, individual giving programs for donors under $1,500, corporate membership and/or sponsorship programs, and department events. This position will be responsible for meeting department goals in these areas.

Description of Duties:
• Manage Membership Program
o Analyze previous programs and goals to determine future direction of membership program
o Analyze other community and nonprofit membership programs for Garden membership program ideas
o Use research and analysis to create a comprehensive strategic program for new members, renewal members, and upgrading members
o Prepare weekly, monthly and yearly statistical reports and adjust programs and strategies as needed to achieve goals
o Coordinate all membership events
o Coordinate the customer service efforts of the membership department
o train membership table associates for seasonal positions and motivate them to achieve sales goals
o Represent the membership department within the organization and to the community
o Supervise all membership mailing projects

• Manage Individual Giving Program for Donors <$1,500
o Plan and execute individual giving program for annual fund donors under $1,500
o Create and implement direct mail and stewardship programs, coordinating with membership to maximize revenue potential for the Garden
o Track donations, analyze progress, and make changes as needed to meet annual fund goals
o Prepare reports and analysis annually

• Manage Corporate Membership/Sponsorship Program
o Plan and execute corporate membership/sponsorship program
o Solicit new gifts from potential corporate donors
o Manage benefits associated with corporate memberships and sponsorships
o Track donations, analyze progress, and make changes as needed to meet goals
o Prepare reports and analysis annually

• Use Raiser’s Edge database software for reporting, and pulling lists for the annual fund mailings, invitation lists, donor recognition lists, etc.
• Track and monitor membership budget
• Track and monitor development budgets as pertains to events and fundraising programs
• Assist with and attend Garden special events at the Garden and at offsite venues
• Other duties as assigned

Salary: $45,000 with benefits.

No calls please. The position will be open until filled, but we will begin reviewing resumes and setting up interviews after August 15. Send cover letter and resume via email to nsysyn@japanesegarden.com  with the subject line “Membership/Annual Fund Manager.”