Membership Coordinator

Frenchman Bay Conservancy (FBC) is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and resourceful Membership Coordinator to coordinate FBC’s annual giving and membership programs, business sponsorships, assist with grant research and applications, and support the Director of Development. This position will focus on creating strategies to engage and retain existing members, attract new members with an emphasis on people under age 50, and recurring monthly donors. The Membership Coordinator will work in FBC’s Tidal Falls office in Hancock as part of a ten-person staff. The Membership Coordinator is a member of FBC’s Development team, and will work closely with the Business & Development Coordinator. This is a 40 hour per week, hourly, non-exempt position, and reports to the Director of Development. 

FBC is a 38-year-old nonprofit land trust with a mission to conserve distinctive ecosystems and landscapes for the benefit of all, from the Union River and Frenchman Bay watersheds east to the Hancock county line. FBC has conserved over 16,000 acres of land in 12 Hancock County towns and townships through conservation easements and ownership, and maintains 35 miles of trails freely open to the public. We maintain a supportive and flexible office environment, and we are enthusiastic about our land conservation mission. 

FBC is accredited through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. We abide by strict standards and practices and board-approved policies that govern all aspects of our work, including record keeping, and contact with landowners and donors. These layers of accountability provide helpful structure for the organization and its staff, and also require a high standard of professional ethic by all staff for ongoing compliance. 

FBC’s Membership Coordinator’s primary responsibilities include:

• Assist with planning, coordinating, creating and implementing annual giving and membership campaigns;
• Oversee the coordination and solicitation of business sponsorships;
• Research and write foundation grants and reports to meet fundraising goals;
• Use FBC’s fundraising database, Little Green Light, to improve information storage, analyze data, and support FBC’s fundraising program;
• Assist with prospective donor research;
• Work with Development and Community Engagement staff and board members on membership engagement and fundraising events;
• Participate in the development of annual fundraising communications plans, work plans, and budgetary needs.
• Contribute to the creation of FBC’s newsletters and other informational materials;
• Provide administrative support to the board Development Committee;
• Assist the Business & Development Coordinator with the recording of all donations including all relevant information, filing digital documentation and ensuring timely correspondence related to fundraising appeals and acknowledgements as needed;
• Assist with annual financial audit as needed;
• Assist with responding to calls and visits from volunteers, board members, the general public, and inquiries at large.

Requirements:

• Degree from a higher institution or equivalent experience demonstrating ability to fulfill the array of responsibilities required to further FBC’s fundraising.
• At least 3 years of fundraising or direct sales experience;
• Demonstrated professional writing experience for fundraising, sales or marketing;
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
• An understanding of small non-profit organizations;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently, and as part of a team;
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information;
• Demonstrated proficiency working with CRMs or fundraising databases, and with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel;
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills with a very strong emphasis on accuracy and efficiency
• Experience working with grants a plus
• Flexibility and resourcefulness working in a small office environment;
• Enthusiasm for Frenchman Bay Conservancy’s mission;
• Reliable transportation needed, occasional travel and extended hours may be required

FBC offers competitive benefits, paid time off, a flexible and creative work environment, professional development support, and hourly compensation of $22.60 - $25.00 per hour for the right, well-qualified candidate. References and writing samples will be sought from candidates who advance to a final interview.