Vice President of Membership Development
American Public Media Group
Saint Paul, MNThis is a Full Time Job
DESCRIPTION:
Overview
The Vice President of Friends & Membership will be a visionary and entrepreneurial leader, driving the development and implementation of the "Friends of MPR” initiative as a top priority, to build meaningful relationships, deeper affiliation, and significantly expand the organization’s reach. This position provides strategic direction and leadership for the Membership team while fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve shared objectives.
Rooted in the organization’s mission and core values, the Vice President will innovate to expand the organization’s reach and execute creative strategies to grow membership, expand loyalty revenue, and amplify impact. The successful candidate will be an agile leader with a deep understanding of engaging a diverse set of community stakeholders at scale. They will possess extensive experience in managing multi-channel marketing strategies and leveraging bold experimentation to scale quickly and widely.
If you are a dynamic leader passionate about driving innovation, building meaningful relationships, advancing mission-focused initiatives, and achieving measurable results, we invite you to join our team. This role reports to our General Counsel, an entrepreneur, and this effort will be run like a startup.
Work Location: State of Minnesota.
Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Success Characteristics
• Visionary Innovator: Entrepreneurial leader with a track record of driving bold, creative initiatives that align with and advance the organization's mission and values.
• Data-Driven Strategist: Skilled in leveraging analytics to inform strategy, optimize decision-making, and measure impact.
• Collaborative Leader: Strong leadership experience, fostering cross-functional teamwork, empowering teams, and driving results that reflect the organization's purpose and values.
• Proactive Problem-Solver: Self-starter who challenges traditional norms and pioneers innovative paths to achieve goals while staying true to core values.
• Inspiring Communicator: Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, capable of rallying internal teams and external supporters around the mission.
Key Responsibilities
"Friends of MPR" Leadership
• Pioneer a comprehensive and innovative "Friends" strategy to attract, engage, and grow new audiences across Minnesota and nationally.
• Develop partnerships, events, and digital campaigns to enhance visibility, nurture prospects, and funnel them into the membership pipeline.
• Collaborate across departments to drive awareness of MPR across Minnesota and establish direct relationships with a wide swath of Minnesotans.
Membership Growth & Lifecycle Management
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Salary/Benefits
$175,000.00
- 210,000.00
per year
$175,000 - $210,000 /year USD
Exact salary determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.
Additional Information
Minnesota Public Radio is at the forefront of a local media movement focused on providing freely available content in collaboration with the community it serves, engaging millions of listeners and supported by over 120,000 members in Minnesota and additional donors to national services like Marketplace and the Splendid Table. The organization serves audiences through various platforms, including on-air, online, and in-person interactions. Its mission is to create the future of public media by amplifying voices to inform, include, and inspire, while its vision is to foster a connected America built on trust and understanding. Minnesota Public Radio upholds core values that emphasize public service, respect and inclusion, trust-building, creativity, boldness, collaboration, and personal accountability.
