Current jobs related to Senior Director, Membership - New York, New York - American Museum

  • Associate Director of Membership Services

    1 week ago

    New York, New York, United States Confluence Philanthropy Full time

    Associate Director of Membership Services & Development SupportFull-time | Exempt | Based in New York CityAbout Confluence PhilanthropyConfluence Philanthropy is a mission-driven, membership network of more than 270 foundations, family offices, and investment managers representing over $4 trillion in assets under management. We help investors align their...

  • Director - Annual Giving & Membership

    4 days ago

    New York, New York, United States Intrepid Museum Full time

    The Intrepid Museum seeks a strategic and creative fundraising leader to drive growth in annual giving and membership programs. Reporting to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the Director of Annual Giving & Membership will play a pivotal role in building a strong base of philanthropic support and deepening engagement with our community of...

  • Director of Membership Planning

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States IPSY Full time

    About UsJoin us in inspiring everyone to express their unique beauty.IPSY is the beauty industry's most powerful platform, uniting brands, creators, and hyper-engaged consumers with unprecedented access to each other through the ultimate beauty membership. Home to sample-size subscription IPSY Original, full-size subscription IPSY Extra, and quarterly,...

  • Membership & Guest Rooms Coordinator

    1 week ago

    New York, New York, United States YMCA of Greater New York Full time

    Salary: $ $25.00 Hourly The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers – to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y....

  • Senior Director Roles

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Leadership for Educational Equity Full time

    About LEELEE is a nonpartisan network of leaders at all stages of life and career. We provide 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities to support and inspire members to increase access and opportunity in their communities. )We are a civic leadership development, membership organization. We equip LEE members with...

  • Senior Director

    1 week ago

    New York, New York, United States Soundcloud Full time

    SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.As Senior...

  • Senior Director

    2 days ago

    New York, New York, United States SoundCloud Full time

    SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.As Senior...

  • Senior Program Director

    1 week ago

    New York, New York, United States After School All Stars NY Full time

    ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:Founded in 1992, After-School All-Stars (ASAS) provides free, daily afterschool programs to over 70,000 youth in over 300 school sites in 19 chapters across the U.S. Our vision is for our All Stars to be safe and healthy, to graduate high school and go on to college, to find a career they love, and to give back to their communities.A...

  • Program Director

    1 day ago

    New York, New York, United States HANAC Full time

    Program Director – Ravenswood Older Adult CenterProgram/Location: Ravenswood Older Adult CenterReports To: Director of Programs and DevelopmentSalary: $68, 963.44FLSA Status: ExemptSchedule: Full-Time (flexibility required based on center operations and events)Position SummaryThe Program Director is responsible for the full operational oversight and...

  • Director, Individual Giving

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States City Parks Foundation Full time $100,000 - $120,000

    POSITION SUMMARY The Director, Individual Giving & Special Events will join a 17-person Development and Marketing team, raising approximately $14 million annually from individual donors, foundations and institutions, corporations, special events and government to support our free programs in New York City parks. Reporting to the Chief Marketing and...

Senior Director, Membership

3 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States American Museum Full time

About the Organization

The American Museum of Natural History, founded in 1869 with a dual mission of scientific research and science education, is one of the world's preeminent scientific, educational, and cultural institutions. The Museum encompasses more than 40 permanent exhibition halls, galleries for temporary exhibitions, the Rose Center for Earth and Space including the Hayden Planetarium, and the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. The Museum's scientists draw on a world-class permanent collection of more than 30 million specimens and objects, some of which are billions of years old, and on one of the largest natural history libraries in the world. Through its Richard Gilder Graduate School, the Museum offers two of the only free-standing, degree-granting programs of their kind at any museum in the U.S.: the Ph.D. program in Comparative Biology and the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Earth Science residency program. Visit for more information.

Position Overview

AMNH is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Senior Director, Membership & Annual Giving Programs to lead one of the largest and most dynamic membership programs in the cultural sector.

Reporting to the Vice President, Advancement, the Senior Director leads the day-to-day operations and long-term strategy of the Museum's Membership and Annual Giving programs—which currently generate $10M annually—fueling growth, innovation, and exceptional member experiences.

The Senior Director will set the strategic direction for membership renewals, acquisitions, annual giving campaigns, and special member programming to build strong pipelines of loyal supporters and drive sustainable growth. They will spearhead digital innovation to expand reach and engagement, while leveraging data-driven insights and inspiring a talented team to achieve ambitious goals. Overseeing annual and multi-year goals, the Senior Director should bring a breadth of multichannel expertise and creativity to advance both Membership and Annual Giving initiatives for this preeminent scientific and cultural institution.

Responsibilities

Membership & Annual Giving Strategy

  • Manage a $10M+ program through integrated campaigns (direct mail, email, digital, telemarketing, and onsite engagement) while delivering cost-effective results.
  • Design and implement comprehensive strategies, leveraging both traditional and emerging platforms for member acquisition, retention, upgrades, and reactivation to achieve ambitious annual revenue goals and fuel growth.
  • Drive digital innovation for the department with a keen understanding of how to advance and deepen member relationships through the use of technology and automation.
  • Manage expense budgets, project revenues, and analyze performance to ensure financial sustainability and continuous growth.

Team Leadership & Management

  • Manage, mentor, and coach a team of 13 via three direct reports, cultivating a collaborative and accountable culture.
  • Provide training and professional development opportunities to enhance team effectiveness.
  • Direct the work of external consultants and/or agencies, including those providing marketing and digital services support for the department.

Membership Engagement & Stewardship

  • Oversee the fulfillment of benefits, member services, on-site sales, and the Member Lounge to deliver high levels of stewardship and satisfaction and aid in achieving goals of increased membership revenue and households.
  • Direct the planning and execution of ~40 annual member programs and events, producing unique, mission-driven experiences that strengthen loyalty to the Museum.
  • Develop stewardship opportunities and recognition strategies that deepen engagement and elevate member giving.

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Partner with colleagues in Advancement and across the institution, including Communications, Visitor Services, and IT, to align Membership and Annual Giving with institutional priorities.
  • Serve as a champion of Membership across the institution, giving voice to member interests with key internal stakeholders and promoting Membership and Annual Fund efforts as essential to the Museum's success.
  • Stay current on industry standards, best practices, and benchmarking; represent the Museum at industry events and with pertinent membership organizations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in membership, development, and/or marketing within a complex nonprofit or cultural institution (museum experience strongly preferred).
  • Minimum of six (6) years of leadership and management experience, including hiring staff and supervising robust teams.
  • Demonstrated success leading and managing large-scale Membership and/or Annual Giving programs, including growth and innovation.
  • Expertise in direct response fundraising, digital marketing, data analytics, and member engagement strategies.
  • Strong financial management skills to oversee million-dollar budgets and ensure cost-effective ROI.
  • Ability to leverage systems and technology to drive results including CRMs; experience with Tessitura and Blackbaud's NxT preferred.
  • Highly organized, strategic, and entrepreneurial with the ability to balance competing priorities and stakeholder engagement within a complex institution.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual salary in the range of $180-195K. Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.
  • AMNH offers an extensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, Retirement Plans, and PTO. Learn more at

Orr Group

AMNH has retained the Orr Group to conduct this search. Please direct all inquiries and interest to the Orr Group search team.

Jessica Shatzel

Senior Director & Head of Talent Strategy

Orr Group