WGVU Director of Development
WGVU Director of Development
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Job Description
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Provide leadership supervision and mentorship to development team and student workers.
- Develop strategies and set departmental objectives to reach station fundraising goals in Membership Grants Major and MidLevel Corporate and Foundation giving and overall strategic plan.
- Build and maintain relationships with key community constituents. Develop and manage department budget and reports.
- Explore and develop new revenue opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with other departments across the station to ensure proper levels of support for fundraising efforts.
- Manage major and planned giving program to ensure revenue growth.
- Work with Marketing and Promotions Department to build a promotional schedule to support development efforts and work with the crossfunctional team to ensure that station fundraising priorities are being met.
- Serve as member of the WGVU senior leadership team responsible for helping to set the mission vision and values for WGVU Public Media.
- Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bachelors degree in related field.
- Minimum of eight to ten 810 years of fundraising experience.
- Two 2 years of experience managing and supervising teams in related field.
- Ability to manage and maintain assigned budgets and reports.
- Familiarity with Public Media.
- Experience soliciting major gifts from individuals corporations and foundations.
- Experience with various computer software applications (Microsoft Office Outlook Teams etc..
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work within a collaborative multiplatform culture and environment.
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism punctuality and work selfsufficiently with little direction when required.
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule including some nights weekends and holidays.
- Valid drivers license and ability to work on location as needed.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Masters degree in business nonprofit or related field.
- Knowledge of Allegiance Fundraising CRM and/or Raisers Edge NXT.
- Experience in Public Media.
Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting salary of $95000; commensurate with experience
Campus: Pew Campus downtown Grand Rapids
How to Apply: Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting please contact Terri Kenney If you need technical assistance please contact Human Resources at
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Application Deadline:
Application review begins April 7 2025. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act 2008 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.See www.gvsu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or(out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities women protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
