VP Saint Louis · 1 month ago
Director of Membership & Development
Greater St. Louis
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expVP Saint Louis is a civic-minded organization dedicated to progress, inclusion, and purpose, seeking a Director of Membership & Philanthropy. The role involves leading membership growth and engagement while managing fundraising and sponsorship sales, aiming to connect members with donors and vice versa.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Lead recruitment, onboarding, and renewal of civic-leader members (aiming for 10–20% net growth over three years)
Plan membership events, service projects, and leadership programming
Manage membership database, dues invoicing, and renewal campaigns
Staff the Membership Committee and support the c4 Board
Raise money annually through major gifts, corporate sponsorships, event underwriting, and grants
Personally cultivate and solicit a portfolio of prospects and donors
Secure title and supporting sponsorships for signature events
Write or oversee grant proposals and reports
Staff the Development Committee and support the c3 Board
Identify and activate overlap between membership and donor pools
Collaborate on joint communications, impact reporting, and programming
Represent both organizations in the community
Qualification
Required
5–8 years of combined experience in membership/association management, fundraising, sponsorship sales, or related fields
Demonstrated success personally closing gifts or memberships
Comfort and polish with senior-level volunteers and corporate leaders
Experience with CRM systems
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Existing relationships in the St. Louis philanthropic or civic community are a plus but not required
CFRE or advanced degree welcomed
Benefits
Health/dental/vision
Generous PTO
Hybrid work schedule
Company
VP Saint Louis
For more than 140 years, VP Saint Louis has celebrated community, leadership, and service in our city.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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