Director Member Engagement

Southern California Grantmakers; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Grantmakers in Los Angeles is seeking a Director, Member Engagement to lead strategies for recruiting and growing a diverse philanthropic network. You will shape member experiences, deepen engagement, and advance retention and growth while aligning with the organization's mission.

You will collaborate with the Vice President and the Director, Grants & Sustainability to coordinate resource development, sponsorships, and fiscal sponsorship income, strengthening the network's

Qualifications

• Experience in member engagement, fundraising, or related fields.
• Commitment to boldness, equity, inclusion, and building racial equity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement strategies for member recruitment, engagement, and growth.
• Prospect, cultivate, solicit, onboard, and steward members.
• Attend events and convenings to stay informed on needs and trends.
• Collaborate with the VP and the Director, Grants & Sustainability to align member experience with organizational goals.

Job description

The client is seeking a Director, Member Engagement to lead and implement strategies for member recruitment, engagement, retention, and growth within a philanthropic network. This role is responsible for prospecting, cultivating, soliciting, onboarding, and stewarding members, with a focus on strengthening and expanding the organization's network. The position is based in Los Angeles and requires maintaining an active presence in the philanthropic community by attending events and convenings to stay informed about emerging needs and trends.

The Director, Member Engagement will work closely with the Vice President and the Director, Grants & Sustainability to ensure alignment between member experience and the organization's broader goals. The role involves collaborating with a team dedicated to resource development, including grants, sponsorships, and fiscal sponsor income. The successful candidate will be expected to build and nurture relationships with both current and prospective members, contributing to the overall sustainability and impact of the organization's mission.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the core values of boldness, community, equity, impact, inclusion, leadership, learning, and racial equity. Experience in member engagement, fundraising, or related fields is typically beneficial for this position. The Director, Member Engagement will support the organization's efforts to foster collaboration, address structural inequities, and create meaningful change within the philanthropic sector.