What are the responsibilities and job description for the Membership and Annual Giving Manager position at St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Career Center?
REPORTS TO: Associate Vice President of Philanthropy, Annual Giving
POSITION SUMMARY: Implementation of a broad-based annual giving program to grow sustaining philanthropic support for the SLSO. Provide project coordination for the Friends of Music and Patron’s Circle programs, playing a role in increasing revenue and participation among member/donors contributing at annual gift levels from $75 to $1,999. With staff colleagues and vendor partners plan, execute, and achieve ambitious revenue goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as a member of the SLSO’s philanthropy team responsible for management and execution of Friends of Music ($75-749) and Patron’s Circle ($750-1,999) by securing broad-based community support with annual revenue responsibility exceeding $800,000.
- Work as a member of the Philanthropy team to execute a multi-channel plan to secure recurring member contributions through an annual fund plan including direct mail, phone solicitations, digital and social media, e-solicitations, and on-site sales.
- Provide support for stewardship events and plans.
- Work creatively with data operations colleagues to implement a broad-based solicitation plan to target existing donors and actionable new prospects to meet and exceed revenue goals and increase the number of active member/donor households.
- Guide Friends donors through a structured process of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
- Coordinate with direct mail and tele funding partners and vendors to support Friends of Music and Patron’s Circle giving and to assess and understand results and response rates.
- Manage revenue and expense budget and track metrics and ROI.
- Coordinate Friends of Music stewardship efforts including volunteer thank you calling program and note writing efforts.
- Coordinate and develop a comprehensive membership fulfillment program, including the creation, distribution, and tracking of member benefits, communications, and recognition materials to ensure timely and engaging experiences for all members.
- Assist with cultivation, stewardship, and donor related activities.
- Provide event and concert duty as assigned.
- Assist other areas of the philanthropy team as needed.
Salary : $75 - $1,999