The Membership and Engagement Director is responsible for developing and executing strategies to cultivate, attract, retain, and engage diverse capital partners as members of Sustainable Agriculture and Food System Funders (SAFSF). The Director is responsible for net growth and retention of members and growth of revenue from membership dues. They will oversee membership engagement events and initiatives, track and evaluate member engagement, serve as a connector and thought partner to members, and ensure an overall welcoming and inspiring member experience. A successful candidate for this role has an impressive track record of driving growth in organizations through partnership development, expanding resource opportunities, and collaborative team work. This individual is comfortable in business development or fundraising roles, loves to network, and brings familiarity with the philanthropic and impact investment field. This role shares responsibility for meeting organizational revenue goals. The Membership and Engagement Director is motivated by a sincere desire for a more equitable and sustainable food system. This individual brings a strong understanding of racial equity in action within philanthropy and actively applies this commitment to shaping an inclusive and impactful membership experience, and ensuring alignment with SAFSF’s strategic goals. This leadership role contributes to SAFSF’s strategic direction by embedding equity and systems change into membership development and engagement strategies. The Membership and Engagement Director is a leadership role that is expected to contribute to a highly professional, impact-oriented work environment.
This position is full-time, salaried and includes a generous benefits package. All SAFSF employees work remotely; candidates may live anywhere within the United States.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply by February 5, 2025.
Applicants will be required to upload:
- Cover Letter
- Resume, including LinkedIn URL
- 1 sample of professional writing, such as strategy memos, reports, or articles
We look forward to reviewing your application materials. Interviews will begin in February 2025, with an anticipated start date between March and April 2025.
Contact jobs@safsf.org if you have any questions.