WTTW (Chicago PBS) and WFMT (classical music radio station) are looking for an Associate Director of Development to lead overall WFMT revenue through direction of development activities, particularly the WFMT on-air membership drives and WFMT major gifts. The Associate Director of Development will provide support to leadership by creating and updating materials and correspondence, and staffing donor cultivation, special projects, and stewardship events and activities. The Associate Director of Development will manage, cultivate, and steward their own portfolio of donors and oversee the Development Project Manager in the fulfillment of their duties.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
WFMT On-Air Membership Drives
Lead and manage on-air membership drive efforts
Lead cross-departmental membership drive meetings
Work cross-departmentally with membership, marketing, finance, WFMT hosts, producers, and leadership
Research, solicit, and project manage fundraising for challenge grants and other major gifts
Create and plan new member incentives including donated experiences and events; conceptualize and produce original thank-you gifts including merchandise and music albums
Work with vendors, arts organizations, and fulfillment warehouse to develop, procure, and fulfill new WFMT thank-you gifts and drawing prizes
Identify, strategize, and execute special fundraising opportunities for on-air membership drives, including the annual one-day drive
Serve as floor manager during the drives
Develop and manage on-air copy and messaging
Manage WFMT Development Manager
Challenge gifts and Bach to School
Special Projects
Manage special projects by working closely with other members of the team to solicit and acknowledge donors
Assist with interdepartmental communication to ensure appropriate gift and benefit documentation
Work with portfolio managers to ensure that solicitation efforts are in line with other priorities
Staff Vice President and Executive Vice President with communication for priority donors
Identify and execute creative, donor-focused stewardship opportunities
Work directly with donors on benefit fulfillment and participate in active follow-up of solicitations
Manage planning and logistics of WTTW and WFMT special events as needed. Participate in events regularly
Portfolio Management
Manage the stewardship, cultivation, and solicitation of donor portfolio with 25-50 major donors
Staff leadership on meetings and communications with donor portfolio
Participate in face-to-face meetings and craft ongoing touch points
Direct Report
The Development Project Manager reports to the Associate Director of Development. Helps guide and ensure successful fulfillment of Development Project Manager duties including:
o Co-managing membership drives
o Ensure thank-you gift orders are fulfilled in a timely manner
o Managing Bach to School program
o Manage WFMT basic membership (renewals up to $1,000)
o Stewardship of WFMT's sustainer member program
o Other duties as assigned
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Data and analytic driven mindset
Positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to also frequently work independently
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of development and donor relationships
Creative and marketing experience
Excellent multi-tasking skills while maintaining accuracy and productivity
Organizational, advance planning, and record keeping skills
Ability to trouble shoot problems and think on one's feet in a fast-paced environment
Goal-oriented
Eager to learn
Knowledge of CRM databases (Tessitura)
Microsoft Office Suite
Driver's License a plus
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in Annual Fund
4-6 years' experience working in a development/fundraising office with membership, annual fund, and pledge drives
Experience in communicating with clients and/or donors
Project management
Event experience
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree a plus
ESTIMATED SALARY RANGE: starting at $62,000 - $72,000/annual
WTTW and WFMT are committed to providingcomprehensive and affordable benefits. These benefits are available to eligible employees.
Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type: Full time