Development & Membership Manager

Overview of Key DetailsTitle: Development & Membership Manager

Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Hourly: $32

Benefits: $150 monthly employer contribution to healthcare reimbursement account and generous paid time off

Hours: 27 hours per week

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Remote/Onsite hybrid (North Seattle/Shoreline) occasional nights and weekends

About Seattle REconomy

We are a friendly bunch at Seattle REconomy who know that sharing is caring and tools are for everyone! Our tool libraries help reduce our community’s footprint and increase our climate resilience through education and practical solutions. The Tool Libraries provide free community access to a wide variety of tools and sustainable resources. See more at www.seattlereconomy.org

Job Description

Seattle REconomy seeks a passionate, relationship-driven individual to join our team as Membership & Development Manager to grow Seattle REconomy’s long-term impact and sustainability. As our first staff member dedicated to membership and fundraising, you’ll play a pivotal role in cultivating the community that powers this work, from members and donors to small businesses and local partners. You will lead the growth of a scalable, values-driven membership program from the ground up by helping shape our strategies for connecting with current and new members and engaging current and potential funders.

This role will work closely with a collaborative, cross-functional team and a passionate working board to strengthen a culture of community-based sharing of resources and knowledge. If you thrive on building relationships, sparking community connections, and believe a sharing economy isn’t just possible, but essential – we’d love to connect with you. This is a part-time position with somewhat flexible hours and lots of room to grow, ideal for someone who is creative, outgoing, and shows initiative!

Key Responsibilities

The Membership & Development Manager will design and implement an annual fund development strategy that welcomes new members, supports our existing community, invites support from the broader community and lays the groundwork for building a broader donor base, donor engagement, and steps to prepare for a possible future capital campaign. More specifically:

Membership Engagement: 35% time (Primarily in person)

• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to create a membership engagement plan that aligns with organizational goals and priorities, including an annual membership drive, regular communications through a variety of media, and community events that develop ties among our members and partner organizations.
• Ensure a consistent and positive member experience by listening and communicating member feedback to the leadership team.
• In collaboration with key staff and volunteers, develop and manage membership communication systems and processes to ensure a positive and easy experience for new and current members.

Development/Fundraising: 30% time (Hybrid)

Create and manage a fundraising strategy consistent with organizational culture, mission, and values including:

• Plan, lead, and manage two annual fundraising campaigns (one summer, one end-of-year) to raise additional funds from our community and mission
• Implement and evaluate an annual donor engagement and stewardship plan to help retain donors, aligning all activities with broader development and growth goals
• Serve as a reliable and consistent representative of Seattle REconomy and a touchstone for potential funders

Support the Executive Director and Board of Directors in their efforts to cultivate, solicit, and steward potential major donors and community sponsors, including:

• Manage and maintain the donor and sponsor prospect list, ensuring information is to up to date before key decisions are made
• Researching the interests, community commitments, and giving history of major donor prospects to inform their cultivation by the ED and Board
• Create materials and communications as needed
• Serve as staff liaison to the volunteer-led Development Committee

Collaborate with grant-focused staff in research and writing as needed

Data Management & Reporting: 20% time (Remote)

• Manage and maintain the infrastructure for member and donor records and online transactions. Ensure accurate recording of membership and donation transactions
• Track and analyze membership and donation activity, retention, trends, and overall fundraising performance to inform strategies that increase membership value, donor participation, and philanthropic engagement.

Secondary responsibilities

Events/Community Building: 15% time (In person)

• Represent Seattle REconomy at program, community, and partner events as needed.
• Provide occasional support for program and community events including preparing materials, assisting with logistics, helping at events, and coordinating post-event follow-up.
• With the Executive Director and Board of Directors, secure event sponsorships and in-kind contributions from local partners to support community programming.
• Be scheduled for occasional front desk shifts at the tool libraries during open hours to support operations and to understand the community

Qualifications Required

• A high school diploma is required. Additional education in a relevant field, such as nonprofit management, marketing, communications, or business, is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, membership management, or a development setting.
• Strong communicator with a knack for creating engaging, audience-focused messaging for members, donors, and community supporters.
• Proficiency in utilizing donor databases or CRM platforms (e.g. Neon, Little Green Light, Bloomerang, etc).
• Comfort with spreadsheets, managing and interpreting data, and learning new technology tools
• Project management skills, detail orientation, and the ability to prioritize among competing deadlines
• Comfort with a public-facing role and building relationships with members, donors, and volunteers.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a small team.
• Alignment with Seattle REconomy values.
• Live within 20 minutes of the Northeast Seattle or Shoreline tool library.

Preferred:

• Experience in a small-shop nonprofit or a startup-like environment.
• Interest or experience in environmental sustainability, local economies, or cooperative models.
• Familiarity with membership management and a willingness to deepen skills.
• Knowledge of community-based or values-aligned fundraising models (e.g. Community-Centric Fundraising).
• Familiarity with the concepts of capital campaign planning or major gift fundraising.
• Basic content design experience and familiarity with tools like Canva.

How To Apply:

Seattle REconomy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Use the following link to fill out the application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyxsfk5tcjJN_t3BJmLyy8NB6puW648YzLmkevMYYtotsLCw/viewform

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Email info@seattlereconomy.org with any questions. Position start date is flexible.

$150 monthly employer contribution to healthcare reimbursement account and generous paid time off.

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