OETA- Vice President of Development
OETA- Vice President of Development
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$ 70000 - 90000
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Job Description
The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) is seeking a fulltime exempt Vice President of Development to lead its fundraising efforts and support the organizations mission. This role is critical to fostering philanthropic relationships that support OETAs goals and operations.
Position Overview:
The Vice President of Development will assist the Executive Director in managing daytoday operations of the development department ensuring successful outcomes across fundraising programs and membership services. The role involves managing multiple projects allocating resources prioritizing efforts resolving challenges and aligning goals strategically to maximize results. This position also oversees vendor management ensuring smooth of membership marketing database and list services.
Salary: $70000 $90000 based on experience.
Very generous benefits package including health coverage leave retirement. More information can be found here.
About OETA:
OETA serves as Oklahomas statewide public television network dedicated to providing enriching educational programming entertainment and community engagement ensuring access to quality television for everyone. For over six decades OETA has served as a vital resource for Oklahomans offering awardwinning content that informs inspires and connects citizens across the state.
Oklahoma City:
Known for its warm hospitality Oklahoma City boasts a flourishing arts scene exciting sports culture and a strong sense of community. The city offers a low cost of living making it an attractive destination for both families and professionals. With revitalized downtown areas like Bricktown worldclass museums scenic parks and a robust food scene Oklahoma City is a place where opportunity and quality of life converge. Ranked by Forbes as the third best city to move to in 2024 and as the most affordable city in the country its a hub for innovation and business. Whether youre seeking urban excitement or suburban tranquility Oklahoma City has something to offer everyone.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a comprehensive fundraising program for Friends of OETA.
- Oversee vendor contracts for direct membership marketing database services and list management.
- Direct grant solicitation and management efforts.
- Set track and achieve annual fundraising goals.
- Collaborate with the finance department and external partners on gift reconciliation and reporting.
- Ensure projects are completed on time adhering to best practices in fundraising for public media.
- Maintain a fundraising calendar schedule appointments coordinate assignments and manage tasks.
- Manage and execute direct mail solicitations and donor acknowledgements.
- Support pledge drives special events social media outreach and other fundraising activities as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience in business or nonprofit fundraising.
- Moderate to advanced experience in annual fund campaigns utilizing a variety of data response techniques.
- Experience in grant solicitation and management.
- Strong budgeting and fiscal management skills with the ability to meet income targets.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills as evidenced in a required cover letter.
- Familiarity with current best practices in public media fundraising.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Philanthropy Business Communications Public Administration or a related field.
- 23 years of fundraising experience with a proven track record of soliciting and closing philanthropic gifts.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
- Experience with governmental broadcasting or nonprofit public media entities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with partners and contractors.
- Skill in analyzing policies developing recommendations and problemsolving.
- Familiarity with Federal State and FCC regulations.
- Proficiency with CRM systems such as Allegiance Blackbaud or Razors Edge and other donor management tools.
- Knowledge of PBS programming and the public media environment.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team while maintaining attention to detail and meeting performance goals.
How to Apply
Livingston Associates is assisting OETA in this search. To apply submit your resume and a letter of introduction including your vision for the future of the station and public media and how you will be the ideal person to lead us in achieving that vision. These documents should be uploaded when you apply.
Application date for full consideration: January 12th 2025
Inquiries are welcome with Livingston Associates at.
OETA will not discriminate against any individual in the United States on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions sex stereotyping transgender status and gender identity) national origin age disability political affiliation or belief.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
