Engagement Manager

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We extend an invitation to prospective candidates for the position of Engagement Partner within our esteemed not-for-profit fintech association. In this capacity, you will assume a crucial role at the forefront of cultivating and nurturing relationships with our valued members, regulatory bodies, strategic partners, and benefactors. This position involves leadership in member recruitment, engagement, and strategic development, thereby driving our association's mission forward. Your specialization in fund development will serve as a cornerstone in ensuring the sustained growth and success of our member-led fintech community.

 We seek a seasoned professional, one who exhibits a passion for fostering connections, driving membership growth, and contributing to the dynamic fintech landscape. Your potential contribution aligns seamlessly with our organizational objectives, and we welcome you to become an integral part of our association's transformative journey. By joining us, you will play an instrumental role in shaping the future of fintech, fostering impactful member engagement, and establishing strategic partnerships that contribute to the overall impact, inclusion, and economic advancement of the startup ecosystem. Your commitment to professionalism and excellence aligns with our values, and we invite you to be a key participant in our collective pursuit of innovation and inclusivity.

Responsibilities Partner Engagement ● Responsible for new member recruitment and stewardship through the full “life cycle” of a member. ● Lead annual member renewal processes, including the designing of incentives for growth in the association membership. ● Liaise with the Executive Committee and lead engagement stakeholder management including attending meetings with partners. Partners may include government entities, regulators, investors, donors, etc ● Work with the Executive Committee to create an annual calendar of partner engagement opportunities and develop content. Develop ongoing, strong relationships with partners to support their connection to company programs and community. ● Oversee and organize events that include, but are not limited to, member socials, the annual meeting, and monthly prospect events. Fund Development ● Ownership and development of company’s strategies for Fund Development. ● Implement high‐level cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and recognition strategies intended to strengthen relationships with current funding partners in order to increase revenue. ● As the primary for fund development, work towards creating; o A culture of philanthropy amongst the partners and members. o Strong corporate partnerships with local, national, and international companies. o A strong program of foundation giving including multi‐year giving by institutional funders. o A strong system to leverage the networks of company’s Board of Directors.Administrative Oversight ● Supervise and manage key development and communications positions. ● Participate in program budgeting, and financial management. ● Primary role responsible for the accuracy and utilization of the available tools for member and partner management, renewal/donation tracking, etc. ● Reporting obligation for donor funds. ● Interaction with company’s Board of Directors to ensure they are all kept abreast of developments. General ● Other duties as assigned and necessary per business need. ● Continuous learning and growth in the field of expertise.RequirementsKnowledge and Experience ● A Bachelor’s degree with 5 to 10 years of experience in partner engagement. Experience in fundraising will be an added advantage. ● Experience working and interacting directly with civic leaders, and high net worth donors. ● Non‐profit experience including an understanding of non‐profit infrastructure, organizational development ‐ including but not limited to governance, fund development, financial management, and program evaluation. ● Strong interpersonal and relationship skills, including facilitation and contact management. ● Excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills. An outgoing personality is necessary to be successful in this role. ● Comfortable with MS Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and with learning new software. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and WordPress is a plus.● Commitment to the values, mission, model, and work of company’s Partners.