Application Guide
How to Apply for Director of Membership and Engagement
at Society of Family Planning
🏢 About Society of Family Planning
The Society of Family Planning is a mission-driven organization committed to advancing just and equitable abortion and contraception through science, community, and clinical care. As a remote-first organization, it offers flexibility while fostering a diverse and inclusive community of researchers, clinicians, and advocates. Working here means contributing to a critical social mission with a collaborative and evidence-focused team.
About This Role
This role is central to growing and nurturing the Society's community by leading membership strategy, operations, and engagement. You'll oversee everything from database management (MemberClicks) to special interest groups and sponsorship programs, directly impacting the organization's reach and revenue. It's a high-impact position for someone passionate about member experience and mission alignment.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve reviewing membership data in MemberClicks to identify lapsed members, then collaborating with the marketing team on a targeted re-engagement campaign. You could also meet with a special interest group leader to plan a virtual event, and later review sponsorship proposals from potential exhibitors for the annual conference. The day balances strategic planning with hands-on operations, all in a remote setting.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Society of Family Planning Is Looking For
- A seasoned membership professional with 7+ years of experience, including at least 5 years specifically in recruitment, engagement, and retention strategy.
- Expert in MemberClicks (or similar AMS) with a track record of maintaining data integrity and optimizing membership operations.
- A strategic thinker who can develop and execute programming for diverse stakeholders, including special interest groups and sponsors.
- Strong in data analysis and project management, able to collaborate across teams to achieve membership growth and revenue goals.
📝 Tips for Applying to Society of Family Planning
Highlight your experience with MemberClicks specifically; if you don't have it, emphasize transferable AMS skills and willingness to learn quickly.
Quantify your achievements in membership growth, retention rates, and sponsorship revenue in previous roles.
Showcase your ability to work remotely and manage cross-functional projects with a geographically dispersed team.
Tailor your resume to emphasize mission alignment with reproductive health, justice, and equity.
In your cover letter, mention specific ideas for engaging the Society's community, such as virtual events or special interest groups.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your passion for the Society's mission and how your values align with their vision of just and equitable abortion and contraception.", "Concrete examples of how you've grown membership or improved engagement in previous roles, with metrics.", "Your experience with MemberClicks or similar AMS, and how you've used data to drive strategy.", 'Your ability to lead sponsorship and exhibiting programs to generate revenue while maintaining mission alignment.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review the Society's current membership offerings, including special interest groups and events.
- → Understand their recent research initiatives and how they engage members in research.
- → Read their strategic plan or annual report to grasp their priorities and impact metrics.
- → Familiarize yourself with their stance on reproductive justice and how it shapes their community.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Failing to demonstrate specific experience with membership databases (especially MemberClicks) or dismissing its importance.
- Submitting a generic application that doesn't mention the Society's mission or show alignment with reproductive justice.
- Overlooking the sponsorship/exhibiting component of the role; be sure to address revenue generation experience.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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