Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Membership

The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley has an exciting opportunity available for Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Membership. This role is responsible for cultivating and expanding the donor pipeline, securing annual gifts, and strengthening stakeholder relationships. This role provides strategic oversight of membership and annual giving programs, focusing on individuals and grants in the $1–$2,500 range. As a frontline gift officer, the Assistant Director manages a portfolio of donors, members, and prospects, driving recruitment, retention, and renewal efforts to ensure sustainable philanthropic growth.

Duties & responsibilities as follows:

• Lead strategy and execution for membership and annual giving programs, with a focus on $1–$2,500 individual donors and grants.
• Develop targeted campaigns and appeals to increase participation and revenue for both memberships and donations that are in alignment with goals set annually with the Deputy Director of Advancement.
• Align membership benefits and communications with donor engagement and stewardship strategies working closely with the Assistant Director of Advancement Operations.

• Serve as a frontline gift officer with an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Make direct asks for annual gifts and renewals, both in person and through direct mail, email, and text campaigns.
• Track and report on solicitation outcomes to inform future strategies.

• Implement strategies to recruit new members and donors, retain existing supporters, and drive renewals.
• Collaborate with advancement colleagues to move donors through the pipeline toward higher levels of giving.
• Develop recognition and engagement events/programs that highlight donor impact.

• Place a strong emphasis on cultivating a robust pipeline of annual giving donors and members.
• Identify and engage prospective donors through outreach, events, and community partnerships.

This is a full-time position with work hours primarily Monday-Friday, during the museum’s normal business hours with some evening and weekends required for stakeholder events. Work environment is flexible, including opportunities for remote work and adjusted scheduling to meet organizational and employee needs. The MSV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous time‑off allowance.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or related field or equivalent related experience required.
• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, annual giving, or membership management.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating donors, managing a portfolio, and making direct asks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire support.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.