Atlantic Council · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Councilors Society, Development
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$72K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expAtlantic Council is seeking an Associate Director for the Councilors Society to develop and execute strategic plans aimed at strengthening and growing the membership program. The role involves managing all aspects of the program, enhancing member engagement, and implementing fundraising strategies while ensuring operational excellence.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all aspects of the Councilors Society membership program, ensuring strategic growth, strong member engagement, and operational excellence
Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to grow philanthropic support from individual members and prospects
Strengthen and evolve the Society’s value proposition by enhancing member offerings and fostering a connected, global community
Build and execute annual fundraising plans across the full donor lifecycle: acquisition, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Design and execute innovative quarterly programs and events in partnership with the Council’s engagement team, including speaker coordination, invitations, RSVP tracking, agendas, and post-event stewardship
Conduct prospect research and develop targeted strategies to recruit, onboard, and orient new members
Support donor stewardship efforts, including introductory calls and strategic alignment of donor interests with Council priorities
Track individual membership giving, solicitation stages, deliverables, and performance metrics, including pledge reminders, invoices, and follow-up communications
Oversee the individual membership program budget; monitor dues and philanthropic revenue; and report on trends and performance to senior leadership and the CFO
Research, recommend, and implement policies and initiatives to ensure membership revenue and engagement goals are met
Support periodic reviews of membership dues structures and benefits to ensure competitiveness and value
Cultivate and target individuals for maturing up the pipeline to become more large scale donors to the Atlantic Council – including the Board
Maintain data integrity by updating constituent records, supporting database maintenance, and assisting with data clean-up initiatives
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of program growth and organizational priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject matter
3-4 years in a membership fundraising and events management environment, or comparable experience
Experience planning and executing in person, hybrid, and virtual events
Experience with a CRM, Salesforce strongly preferred
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work well with a team in a dynamic environment and ability to work independently and proactively
Proactive, self-starter that understands the importance of creating positive, working relationships with colleagues and external constituents
Highly organized, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment and on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high-level attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Advanced computer skills using MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, and ability to quickly learn new software and platforms
Must be available to work evenings and weekends as required
Commitment to the Atlantic Council mission and interest in international affairs
Preferred
Experience working with an email marketing system and with mass e-mail membership appeals preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
403(b) plan
FSA options
Pet insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Wellness benefits
Company
Atlantic Council
The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the central role of the Atlantic Community in meeting global challenges.
Founded in 1961Washington, District of Columbia, USA
201-500 employees
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