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Membership Manager

Association of Fundraising Professionals
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2025

This full-time position is required to come to AFP headquarters located in Arlington, Virginia two days / week - Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Membership Manager is responsible for providing stellar customer service and implementing engagement strategies that foster membership growth and retention. This position works closely with the Senior Director of Membership in the implementation of membership retention, recruitment, engagement, orientation and recognition programs. Major Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Design and implement programs that increase AFP's membership numbers and retention rate
  • Oversee and implement customer service including membership processing and membership inquires
  • Serve as secondary point of contact for membership inquiries and applications
  • Serve as point person for generating reports, queries, exports, mailing lists, email lists etc. for membership
  • Oversee join and renewal processes and coordinate multi-channel membership campaigns, collaborating with marketing and social media teams to amplify reach
  • Identify and contact potential membership targets from a variety of sources
  • Serve as Community Leadership on AFP Connect : Lead and grow AFP online member community
  • Collaborate across departments to enhance member engagement initiatives and develop impactful membership campaigns aligned with AFP's mission
  • Engage with members and potential members and deliver exceptional customer service
  • Offer association management software expertise, including maintenance of data integrity, and troubleshooting technical issues
  • Manage member recruitment process, including assessing prospective members, implementing messaging campaigns, and coordinating recruitment contact lists
  • Assist Senior Director of Membership in developing member retention communications and strategies
  • Work closely with the IT team to support the internal systems, technologies, and procedures of the membership department.
  • Present virtual member benefit sessions to Chapters when requested
  • Represent AFP Membership at conferences and Chapter events
  • Develop knowledge of member needs and integrate them through innovative strategies to meet the established recruitment and retention goals

Education / Experience :

  • Bachelors' Degree
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in membership recruitment and engagement, preferably
  • for non-profit organization

  • Proficiency in membership management software
  • Real Magnet campaign management experience
  • Demonstrated outstanding customer service skills
  • Experience working with association volunteers
  • Demonstrated experience working in a hybrid team environment
  • Demonstrated experience leading membership and customer service-related functions
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

    This position requires strong skills :

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strategic thinking and planning
  • Strong organizational, detail and multitasking skills
  • Customer service oriented
  • Ability to work as part of a team, both internally and externally
  • Strong skills in project prioritization, time management, and managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience with CRM systems (preferably sales force / Nimble) and intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, data analysis)
  • Strong understanding of association membership programs
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks concurrently, work independently and take initiative
  • Working knowledge of AMS databases
  • Robust analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Some travel (10%) required.
  • Impact on End Results :

    The major objective for this role to foster membership growth and retention through the implementation of membership retention, recruitment, engagement, orientation and recognition programs.

    Salary Range

    70,000 - $75,000 Benefits :

  • Generous benefit program including medical, dental, vision, Life / AD&D, short and Long term disability, flexible spending account
  • 401k - Match of 5%
  • Employee Assistance (EAP) Program
  • Travel Assistance Program
  • Life Planning Financial and Legal Resources Program
  • Free Parking
  • Close to Metro
  • Gym Membership
  • Education assistance
  • Casual dress code
  • 10 vacation days / year.
  • 12 sick days / year
  • Work at office Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Work from home rest of week.
  • AFP closes its office between Christmas and New Year's each year
  • Currently AFP closes its offices at noon on Friday throughout the year
  • Monday through Thursday are 7-hour work days

    Salary : $70,000 - $75,000

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