Membership and Development Director

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Title: Membership and Development Director
Date Posted: 2012-12-17
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Description:
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Membership and Development Director

Description

Arizona Housing Alliance is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and advocate for quality housing that Arizonans can afford. Our 150 members include developers, lenders, investors, non-profit agencies, government entities, housing authorities, academia and individuals from across the state. The Alliance supports it members by providing education programs, pursuing additional resources and improved public policies, and sharing research and information to enhance the impact and effectiveness of the affordable housing sector. Arizona Housing Alliance believes that every Arizonan should have a quality home that they can afford.

Arizona Housing Alliance seeks qualifications from consultants to support membership, fundraising, and development efforts. The Membership and Development Director will work closely with the Executive Director to ensure that the Alliance supports its members and secures sufficient resources to support current and planned programs and operations. A new activity in the organization, the Membership and Development Director will have the opportunity to build the membership and development function.

Scope of Work

Membership

* Work with Executive Director and Membership Services Committee to develop and implement an annual membership campaign.
* Evaluate, design, and implement appropriate member services.
* Coordinate member meetings.
* Coordinate Academy seminars.
* Manage membership renewals.
* Develop and oversee members only section of website.
* Manage contact management database.
* Create membership reports and analyze membership trends.

Development

* Work with the Executive Director and Executive Committee to develop strategies to initiate and meet fundraising goals.
* Design, implement and manage fundraising activities including membership campaign, annual golf outing, and sponsorship opportunities.
* Identify, research, and solicit potential sources of support to ensure fundraising goals are met.
* Develop and track proposals for fundraising and membership support.
* Manage development database.
* Create development reports and analyze fundraising trends.

Desired Skills

* Ability to think critically, ask questions, and problem solve.
* Ability to work independently.
* Ability to speak and write with a passionate voice.
* Capacity to manage numerous small and large tasks.
* Interest in progressive advocacy in Arizona.
* Comfortable learning new technology.

Preferred Experience

* Bachelor's degree in a related field.
* 3 years of successful experience in membership, development, event planning, program planning or project planning.
* Experience with contact management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Nonprofit experience a plus.
* Website management a plus.
* Social media experience a plus.

Arizona Housing Alliance operates in a virtual office environment. Scope of work anticipates approximately 20 hour per week. Some statewide travel may be required.

How to Apply:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and 3 references to Val Iverson at the e-mail address below. Responses considered on a rolling basis.

Education requirements: 4-year degree
Employment type: Part time, Contract
Professional level: Professional
Company: Arizona Housing Alliance
Contact person: Val Iverson
Contact information: val@azhousingalliance.org