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Job description
Shedd Aquarium is seeking an experienced fundraising leader to join its development team as Senior Director of Membership & Annual Giving, leading strategies to grow membership, annual giving and donor participation.
About the role
The Senior Director of Membership & Annual Giving will oversee the growth and sustainability of Shedd Aquarium’s membership and annual giving programmes, helping to strengthen its culture of philanthropy and increase support from individual donors giving up to $5,000.
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the successful candidate will take a data-driven approach to membership growth while developing strategies and structures for annual giving.
As a member of Shedd’s development leadership team, they will also help identify and advance shared fundraising goals and wider institutional priorities.
Key responsibilities
The Senior Director of Membership & Annual Giving will:
Develop and implement strategies to achieve annual and long-term fundraising goals across direct response campaigns, giving circles and philanthropic volunteer engagement
Oversee membership and annual giving programmes, strengthening donor engagement and retention
Develop data-informed strategies to grow and retain membership, combining benefits, stewardship and experiences
Partner with development leadership on pipeline planning for key giving-circle prospects
Establish and strengthen infrastructure and metrics to monitor performance and adapt strategies where required
Develop, analyse and manage budgets for membership and annual giving programmes
Lead and mentor a team of three, including membership and individual giving fundraisers and support staff
Establish performance goals and provide training, guidance and evaluations
Foster a collaborative and motivating working environment aligned with Shedd Aquarium’s mission and values
About you
Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, with an advanced degree preferred, as well as at least 10 years of progressive development experience .
The successful candidate will have a proven record of managing membership and annual giving programmes that increase both revenue and donor participation, alongside experience leading multidisciplinary teams within a nonprofit or cultural organisation.
Strong leadership, strategic planning, communication and relationship-building skills are required, together with an understanding of membership strategies and current philanthropic trends.
Candidates should also be comfortable using fundraising software and CRM systems, with Tessitura experience strongly preferred .
The role requires a high level of integrity and professionalism, an ability to use data to inform decisions, and a commitment to Shedd Aquarium’s mission and conservation work.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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