WTTW (Chicago PBS) and WFMT (classical music radio station) are looking for a Development Project Manager. With passion for WFMT's purpose, the Development Project Manager will bring their enthusiasm, organizational skills, and creativity to the role and collaborative team, raising revenue through WFMT's on-air membership drives and basic member annual fund.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
WFMT On-Air Membership Drives
Manage WFMT bi-annual on-air membership drive efforts by working closely with Associate Director of Development.
Work with vendors, arts organizations, and fulfillment warehouse to develop, procure, and fulfill new WFMT thank-you gifts and prizes.
Serve as floor manager and provide support to WFMT announcers during drives.
Serve as point person for the drive's online marketing efforts. Write fundraising copy for email, social platforms, and website.
Manage WFMT's Bach to School music donation program. Maintain school contact list, manage school marketing emails, and fulfill school donations. Assist with Bach to School donor solicitations and school match acknowledgements.
Serve as point person for donor contact center vendor.
WFMT Member Annual Fund
Draft and coordinate direct mail and email campaigns for approximately 5,000 WFMT basic membership renewal solicitations monthly.
Track and analyze efforts to improve processes for basic membership renewals.
Cultivate and steward WFMT basic sustainer members.
Draft and coordinate weekly acknowledgement mailings for WFMT basic membership.
Address donor questions; troubleshoot and resolve issues for individual members.
WTTW and WFMT Development Team
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Positive, team-oriented attitude
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, planning, and troubleshooting skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to maintain accuracy and productivity in fast-paced situations
Data and analytic driven mindset
Self-starter, motivated approach
Ability to learn new tech systems quickly, experience in website and database management a plus
Driver's License, suggested
EXPERIENCE:
2-4 years' in a development or fundraising team preferred
Administrative or operations experience
Project management or event management
Direct mail and email marketing a plus
MINIMUM EDUCATION: College Degree, a plus.
ESTIMATED SALARY RANGE:starting at $52,000 - $60,000/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