Membership Manager

Job Title: Membership Manager Department: Development Reports to: Director, Annual Giving & Membership Status: Full-time, Exempt Summary: The Membership Manager works closely with the Director, Annual Giving & Membership to successfully achieve contributed income goals for renewals and acquisitions from donors contributing under $1,500 annually as well as develop the relationship between donors and the Houston Symphony through excellence in donor stewardship and engagement. This position manages large-scale, multi-channel renewal and acquisition campaigns including direct mail and digital solicitations. This key position is part of a large, dynamic advancement team that supports the work of Houston’s world-class orchestra. Essential Job Functions: Annual Fund & Membership Fundraising Manage a group of 3,000+ membership level donors giving up to $1,499 annually. Develop andexecute year-round donor renewal and fundraising campaigns designed to increase participation and philanthropic support, overseeing audience segmentation, solicitation strategy, donor communications, campaign messaging, and multi-channel outreach through direct mail, email, text, phone outreach, and social media. Managebudgets for annual fund campaigns and donor communications,identifyingcost-effective and resourceful approaches thatmaintainor enhance the quality and impact of fundraising materials and engagement strategies. Manage and produce donor recognition and annual fund communications, including donor listings and annual fund pages inInTune, stewardship post cards, holiday cards, campaign inserts, and other donor-facing materials. In collaboration with the Donor Events Manager, plan and execute 10+ donor stewardship and membership events, supporting donor engagement initiatives. Collaborate across departments to ensure fundraising messaging, organizational information, and campaign materials areaccurate, consistent, and impactful. Data Management & Reporting Serve as a Tessitura power user and primary administrator forGiveButterand Double the Donation, responsible formaintainingdonor records, ensuring data integrity, and managing fundraising workflows across development platforms. Utilize donor analytics, predictive modeling, and segmentation tools to support fundraising strategy and fundraising targeting. Developand produce regular data-driven reports and recommendations to support Annual Fund planning, forecasting, and decision-making, analyzing fundraising performance to inform strategy across Annual Fund campaigns and stewardship initiatives. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of two years of experience working on a Development team. Strong computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheet proficiency, and comfort with data analysis and reporting tools. Proficiency working with a CRM or other database, Tessitura experience preferred. Professional demeanor, detail oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays to attend donor events, meetings, and performances as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr