Director Of Membership - Voluntary &Remote Working *****FOR LONDON BASED APPLICANTS ONLY*****
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Company Description
International Women’s Initiative (IWI) is an organisation which
raises awareness of the threats to the human rights of women across
the globe and to promote and assist in the achievement of gender
equality. Since 2012, IWI has worked to eradicate and educate on human
rights violations against women. We take our values very seriously and
believe that we cannot one day have equality without transparency,
collaboration, inclusiveness, integrity, or tenacity.
Job Description
The Director of Membership will
lead IWI’s member relations efforts, including strategizing, planning
for, and implementing activities and services that provide value to
members and promote membership retention and growth. You will lead
IWI’s efforts to understand, articulate, and respond to the needs of
IWI while enhancing IWI’s earned revenues through membership
development and sponsorships. This individual will work closely with
the Executive Director to plan for and carry out resource development
activities that increase IWI’s ability to effectively and sustainably
carry out its mission. The Director of Membership will be a member of
IWI’s senior management.
Responsibilities
Membership
Development
Oversee all aspects of developing,
strengthening, and maintaining IWI’s corporate and individual
membership network, including developing long and short term
membership development benchmarks and budgets; collaborating with
marketing strategically, including direct mail campaigns; use of
social media and website content; leading IWI’s member relations
efforts; and ensuring, administering, interpreting, and responding to
programme evaluation and development.
Ensure a culture of
service to members is preserved and promoted throughout IWI, that
membership activities are fully integrated into all aspects of IWI’s
work, and that IWI’s strategic plan, services, and programmes reflect
IWI’s commitment to understanding and increasing member value.
Respond to enquiries from current and prospective members and track
results.
Plan and manage membership events in coordination
with other staff, including special workshops, networking events,
IWI’s Annual Conference, and other trainings.
Ensure IWI’s
membership database functions optimally for the organisation;
recommend strategies and solutions to staff for using the database to
achieve programmatic goals; provide staff training as needed; plan for
and implement records management, data collection, technology, and
reporting that supports IWI’s membership goals.
Business
Products for Members
Develop, negotiate, implement,
maintain, and evaluate the IWI’s member benefits
Develop and
carry out promotional and marketing activities related to member
benefits and services
Negotiate and monitor contracts with
vendors and business members while maximising the value for members,
managing compliance with contract terms, and monitoring the earned
revenues from business products.
Act as a liaison between
IWI and members by maintaining relationships and solving problems.
Respond to member and other enquiries and provide technical
assistance where appropriate.
Resource Development
Conduct prospect research, and target and solicit corporations and
businesses for membership, donations, and event sponsorships.
Manage all strategies and activities for donor cultivation,
solicitation, and stewardship.
Work closely with the
Executive Director to plan and carry out additional resource
development activities.
General
Maintain relations
with associations, professional membership organisations, and
appropriate nonprofit networks to inform of the development and
management of IWI’s membership and business programmes.
Manage the activities of staff, volunteers, and contractors working in
areas of membership and oversee the administrative systems that
support these areas.
As needed, lead efforts on other short
term IWI projects.
Qualifications
Exceptional
people skills and high level of proficiency in written and oral
communication skills including listening and speaking 1:1 or with
small and large audiences.
Strong customer service
orientation and satisfaction in providing assistance.
Genuine enjoyment in meeting others and learning about the successes
and challenges they experience in their nonprofit endeavours.
Strong project planning, critical thinking, and problem solving;
self-motivated and self-directed with entrepreneurial spirit.
Able to successfully manage interruptions and details.
Minimum 5 years working in the nonprofit sector, preferably in senior
management.
Experienced in the use of computer based
constituent relationship management system for membership tracking.
Minimum 5 years experience in fundraising/sales, including
corporate sponsorships.
Enjoy working in a fast paced and
dynamic team environment.
Bachelor’s degree in related
field. Advanced degree preferred.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Time Commitment: The minimum commitment is an average of 10 hours per week including a weekly one on one meeting with supervisor.
How to Apply: Please apply through smartrecruiters. You must apply with a CV and cover letter that outlines why you think you are suitable for this position (please refer to the requirements for this position). Additionally please stipulate how many hours you are able to contribute to IWI a week. If your application does not fulfil these requirements it will not be considered.
You can send your cv on HR Email address given on our IWI website.