Retail Development Project Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

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.