Membership Director

EPIP; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to head its membership efforts. This role involves reshaping the membership strategy and working closely with a diverse team to enhance global outreach. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and problem solver, adept at building relationships with members and stakeholders across various contexts. Join a passionate organization dedicated to supporting human rights actions worldwide and play a crucial role in fostering a vibrant community of funders. If you are motivated by social justice and have a knack for leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with experience in membership organizations.
• Ability to work across diverse social and cultural contexts.

Responsibilities

• Reshape and implement HRFN's membership strategy.
• Align systems with clear goals for inviting and retaining members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Membership Management

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience in Membership Organizations

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) is a network of funders in the Global South, East, and North dedicated to resourcing human rights actions around the world. Our members boldly support movements leading us toward a more just future.

ABOUT THE POSITION

HRFN is looking for a savvy, creative leader to head membership. HRFN’s membership constitutes a diverse and dynamic community of approximately 85 dues-paying organizations. Our current membership includes many of the world’s leading foundations supporting human rights and encompasses a wide range of organizations, from private foundations making grants globally to local and regional funds to public foundations, women’s funds, and community foundations. What sets us apart is our global reach, with members representing 30 countries across the world.

The HRFN’s director of membership will be responsible for reshaping and implementing HRFN’s membership strategy. Working closely with HRFN’s Program Associate and the HRFN team, the membership director will help align our systems (Salesforce, annual renewals) with clear goals for inviting and retaining global membership.

We are looking for someone who is a problem solver, strong communicator, comfortable making and holding member relationships (including with foundation leadership), and able to establish strong systems for organizing and implementing. We also hope to broaden our globally-based team and encourage applicants with experience in a range of membership organizations, social justice networks, and philanthropic networks. The ability to work across social, cultural, and political contexts with our staff, advisors, members, and social movement partners in the Global South, East, and North is essential.