Wendy Sturley

About Wendy Sturley

As a results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in membership growth, marketing, and engagement strategies, I specialize in advancing mission-driven organizations by fostering meaningful connections, delivering exceptional member value, and driving measurable results. My expertise spans developing strategic campaigns, leading high-performing teams, and managing global initiatives that increase membership, enhance engagement, and strengthen brand visibility.Throughout my career, I’ve demonstrated a consistent ability to exceed goals and build long-term relationships with stakeholders. From increasing membership by 20% at the Endocrine Society to driving a 7% membership growth at the Society for Neuroscience (SfN), I’ve successfully designed and executed data-driven strategies that deliver tangible impact.I am passionate about supporting organizations with transformative missions, and I thrive at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and collaboration. With extensive experience working with remote and international teams, I am adept at fostering connections across cultures and regions. Key Strengths:• Membership growth and retention strategies• Strategic marketing and brand development• Stakeholder engagement and chapter relations• International and remote team leadership• Data-driven decision-making and analytics

Experience

1. Membership and Marketing Director

   Society For Ecological Restoration Ser

   Mar 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Responsible for managing marketing and membership activities for a dynamic global network of over members from 130+ countries who foster the exchange of knowledge and expertise among ecological restoration practitioners and scientists. In addition to communicating leading-edge tools, technologies, and scientific findings, SER actively promotes best practices and effective restoration policy around the world.We are working to ensure that ecological restoration is recognized and utilized as a fundamental component of global conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable development programs, and that ecological restoration projects are designed and implemented in a way that provides people with the opportunity to not only repair ecological damage, but also improve the human condition.

Education

• Taylor University

  English Literature

Skills

• Direct Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Copywriting
• Marketing Communications
• Email Marketing
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Advertising
• Marketing Management
• Online Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Management
• Social Media
• Event Marketing Strategy
• Integrated Marketing
• Membership Growth
• Membership Retention
• Association Management
• Brand Development
• International Marketing
• Market Research
• Online Advertising
• Publications
• Non-Profits
• Digital Strategy
• Product Marketing
• Membership Recruitment
• Web Content Management
• Web Marketing Strategy
• Patient Education
• Brand Management
• Message Development
• International Business Development
• Catalog Marketing
• Corporate Identity
• Customer Service Management
• Strategy
• Content Marketing
• Content Strategy