Manage member relations, develop recruitment strategies, coordinate programs, and support regional partnerships while ensuring member satisfaction and operational needs are met.
Background on The Lucky Foundation
The Lucky Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation who was founded to honor the fallen, empower communities, and preserve the legacy of service, is seeking volunteer leaders to join its dynamic Advisory Board Committee.
Honoring our fallen heroes, both those who have served and those who protect our local communities, is a vital act of remembrance and gratitude. It is our duty to recognize their sacrifices, not only at a national level but also within our local communities and at a personal level.
Community involvement has a crucial role in honoring our heroes. It allows us to collectively express our appreciation and uphold the values our heroes embodied. Moreover, it enables families to pass down the legacy of their loved ones, instilling in younger generations the importance of patriotism, integrity, and selflessness.
Numerous ways exist to honor our heroes, their families, and their sacrifices. Through volunteering, donating, or simply expressing our gratitude, we can individually contribute to preserving their memory and upholding the ideals they fought for. These acts of remembrance serve as a reminder of the unwavering commitment and bravery of those who have given so much to safeguard our freedoms and protect our communities. Unite with us in honoring our fallen heroes.
The Lucky Foundation is seeking a Philanthropy expert to join our Advisory Committee as the Membership Manager.
Job Summary
The Lucky Foundation is seeking membership program experts to join our Advisory Board Committee as the Membership Manager. The Membership Manager will be part of the Committee of the Advisory Board, a position which comes with more responsibilities than joining as a member. The Membership Manager position will be responsible for providing direction, guidance, and leadership.
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of member relations (50%):
- Maintain regular member outreach.
- Develop and implement strategies for retention of existing members and recruitment and cultivation of new members, including the creation of new member benefits and regular solicitation of member feedback.
- Manage The Lucky Foundation’s short-term consulting service for members and strategic partners, including providing relevant information and resources on request, soliciting input from volunteers and leadership within their areas of expertise as needed.
- Curate The Lucky Foundation’s virtual resources for members.
- Manage The Lucky Foundation’s evaluation programs with a focus on member service excellence, including but not limited to, coordination of our biennial benefits survey, biennial member survey, and ongoing program and service evaluations working cross functionally with the Human Resources Sector team.
- Represent THE LUCKY FOUNDATION with members and in the community, including speaking publicly for the organization when needed.
Provide on-site development and coordination of programs and services for regional strategic partnerships (40%):
- Provide short-term consulting for organizations associated with strategic partners
- Plan, market and coordinate trainers and facilitators for programs
- Develop and implement strategies for cultivation and retention of trainers and facilitators
- Support the Education and Scholarship Sector Team in developing and implementing new strategic partner programs and services as the need is identified and feasibility is determined.
Manage operational needs for membership and strategic partnerships (10%):
- In concert with the Marketing Sector team, coordinate website content and functionality to enhance membership and strategic partnership programs.
- Complete other projects and tasks as assigned.
All other duties and responsibilities as needed.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 2-years professional experience required; master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to provide quality customer service and to lead and balance work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Program planning, implementation and evaluation experience preferred.
- Demonstrated facility with managing, facilitating, and presenting to committees, trainings and groups.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, flexible, and collaborative with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, and positive, can-do attitude.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Power Point.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to The Lucky Foundation’s mission.
Thank you for your interest!
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