Hancock Shaker Village’s Membership Manager oversees and manages our comprehensive membership program -- including the cultivation of new members, ongoing member engagement, and our patron program for our most generous supporters.
Hancock Shaker Village (HSV) seeks to deliver an inviting and enriching experience to all of our visitors – and we are eager to provide incentives for our guests to join as members so that they can take full advantage of the multi-lateral programming we offer throughout the season. Indeed, our members represent a core constituency that provide both vibrancy and crucial financial support to HSV.
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Membership Manager is a key member of a small, vibrant team and works collaboratively on driving fundraising and institutional initiatives in support of HSV’s overall objectives. They are responsible for driving a comprehensive membership program that includes attracting and retaining members, engaging with them on an ongoing basis, and soliciting their support for our Annual Fund. As an essential player on the Development team, the Membership Manager serves as a front-line person for all questions regarding development and membership initiatives, metrics, reporting, and program implementation.
The position is responsible for implementing initiatives that support and drive participation in the Shaker Society, our new patron giving program, as well as our broad-based membership program that annually engages and raises support from individuals. The position will be responsible for developing and implementing multi-year growth plans for these membership programs in collaboration with the Director of Development. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all other Development department functions as needed, including, but not limited to, special event and program planning and the annual summer gala.
Key Responsibilities
Shaker Society
Membership Program Responsibilities
Other Responsibilities
Qualifications
A dynamic colleague who thinks, writes and acts strategically and successfully to fund programs, initiatives, and communications that advance the Hancock Shaker Village mission and institutional values. The ideal candidate has membership program experience and has the ability to initiate and enjoy direct communication with donors, prospects, members and colleagues. The successful candidate will have a passion for the arts, design, history and/or the Shakers; enjoy being a member of a close-knit team; and thrive in a nimble, fast-paced environment.
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