Job Details
Director of Development, Public Media
Summary
Responsible for overseeing and participating in driving growth, impact, and revenue for all WKU PBS and WKU NPR brands. As leader of the development team, the position oversees multiple initiatives including but not limited to, fund drives, prospect research, gift solicitation, corporate support, member services, donor cultivation, and grant writing.
Category
MARKETING / ADVERTISING / PR SERVICES
Location
Kentucky
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Sep 13, 2021
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Job Description:
Purpose of the Position
Responsible for overseeing and participating in driving growth, impact, and revenue for all WKU PBS and WKU NPR brands. As leader of the development team, the position oversees multiple initiatives including but not limited to, fund drives, prospect research, gift solicitation, corporate support, member services, donor cultivation, and grant writing. This position prospects, builds, and maintains long-term relationships with donors and community in support of WKU Public Broadcasting. Works alongside development team to establish and meet goals, oversee events, and streamline efforts to generate the most content, revenue, and goodwill.
Purpose of the Position
Responsible for overseeing and participating in driving growth, impact, and revenue for all WKU PBS and WKU NPR brands. As leader of the development team, the position oversees multiple initiatives including but not limited to, fund drives, prospect research, gift solicitation, corporate support, member services, donor cultivation, and grant writing. This position prospects, builds, and maintains long-term relationships with donors and community in support of WKU Public Broadcasting. Works alongside development team to establish and meet goals, oversee events, and streamline efforts to generate the most content, revenue, and goodwill.
- Manage and supervise development team of WKU Public Broadcasting ? direct fundraising efforts, including fund drives, prospect research, gift solicitation, corporate support, member services, and donor cultivation. Actively participates in all fundraising activities.
- Coordinate communications/collaborate on marketing and promotional efforts and implement donor engagement activities.
- Identify grant funding opportunities, write/collaborate on proposals, facilitate, and execute grant projects as they pertain to the development team.
- Builds and maintains long-term relationships with donors/underwriters/major gift partners. Visible and accessible to the donors and community of WKU Public Broadcasting.
- Establishes development team goals (financial, content driven, and goodwill producing), equips team to meet those goals, and works alongside team.
- Reviews and approves all underwriting and major gift contracts. Ensures adherence to organizational and legal policies and procedures, including the FCC and CPB.
Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions. (Advanced skills required)
- Critical Thinking: Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations. (Advanced skills required)
- Project/Program/Service Management - Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project. (Intermediate skills required)
- Written and Oral Communications - Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution's strategic objectives. (Advanced skills required)
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- At least 5 years supervisory experience (e.g. fundraising,philanthropy)
- At least 10 years industry experience (e.g. public media, development, philanthropy)
Additional Information:
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU''s Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.
The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Deborah Wilkins, who can be contacted via email at deborah.wilkins@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5396. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU''s https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php
Application Instructions:
The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system:
Cover Letter
Resume
You will receive email confirmation that your submission has been received. The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received. The expected hire date is on or about October 1, 2021.
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU''s Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.
The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Deborah Wilkins, who can be contacted via email at deborah.wilkins@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5396. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU''s https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php
Application Instructions:
The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system:
Cover Letter
Resume
You will receive email confirmation that your submission has been received. The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received. The expected hire date is on or about October 1, 2021.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A