Development and Membership Manager

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Position is year-round, averaging 30 hours per week. This position collaborates with staff and board to execute fundraising aimed at increasing annual donors, communicating giving impact, and securing grants and sponsor ships. Inspire WA functions on a “partnership” model where cultural businesses pay dues to Inspire WA. This is a customer facing position that involves interaction with partners, prospects, and donors on the phone, through email, virtual platforms, and in-person.

Title: Development & Membership Manager

Department: Development

Reports to: Deputy Director

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

• Through events and individual donations, raise $80,000, and through grants/sponsor ships, raise $150,000 annually for Inspire WA with support and oversight from Executive Director and/or Deputy Director.
• Manage the Membership (organizations and individuals) program by growing the program, stewarding the members, and facilitating member activities and benefits.
• Prioritize and coordinate Executive Director’s engagement with fundraising.
• Grant writing to support tours, education events, and Arts for All initiative.
• Promote and execute effective and proactive stewardship and donor communication strategies.
• Establish a strong voice that aligns with Inspire Washington’s mission, fundraising priorities, and overall messaging and branding.
• Create, write, and edit development communications and other related materials that may include impact reporting, emails, and annual fund letters.
• Serve as project manager for all fundraising events. Current events include one large summer fundraiser and 1-3 small house/org parties.
• Donor and recognition activities to create and implement systems to anticipate, schedule, track, and evaluate recognition projects.
• Facilitate creation of donor lists and implementation of donor recognition elements. Ensure that donors are recognized accurately in print and online.
• Facilitate monthly individual membership newsletter email series.
• Always safeguard the confidentiality of donor information.
• Maintain and adhere to policies around information gathering and sharing in accordance with professional ethics standards.
• Support additional Inspire WA programs as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) or more years’ related experience in development; or equivalent professional experiences.
• Proven project coordination skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks/requests under strict time constraints and meet deadlines in a professional manner.
• High attention to detail and the ability to audit work for accuracy and quality.
• Experience writing key messages to multiple audiences.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles and techniques, direct mail appeals, and grant writing.
• Ability to work independently as well as within diverse teams and environments, while treating everyone with respect.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a specific ability to create donor solicitations, acknowledgements, and stewardship pieces such as engaging reports and donor profiles.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to form professional relationships and to communicate effectively, delivering exceptional customer service to a variety of stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Teams).
• Ability to listen patiently and attentively, ability to articulate clearly and effectively, and adapt communication based on audience and purpose with inclusivity.
• Ability to work a non-standard/flexible schedule, which may include weekends and evenings, as necessary.

• Experience with Bonterra and other donor software.
• Knowledge of Washington’s cultural sector—value, challenges, and opportunities.
• Donor and member relations, grant writing, and individual giving.

• This position may be required to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to perform essential functions.

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