Director of Development (WOSU)
Director of Development (WOSU)
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Job Title:
Director of Development (WOSU)Department:
Administration and Planning WOSU Public MediaPosition Overview
The Director of Development will understand the mission needs and value proposition of the university and Department of WOSU and build relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support. Donors such as alumni friends and/or grateful patients will be identified by listening for opportunities to align their interests and passions with opportunities to donate to the university.
The aim of the role is to actively manage a portfolio of prospective donors to be asked for major gifts of $100000 and above. Preparation for the ask will include creative and strategic utilization of resources to determine the prospective donors capacity for giving build their interest raise their sights sustain their engagement and obtain a gift. Success in the position will be guided by annual metrics such as number of monthly meetings number of gift commitments and dollars raised. Central resources such as a robust donor database and reporting and analytics tools exist to help the role achieve goals and manage an allocated budget.
The Director reports to Chief Advancement Officer and operates with a high degree of independence to make decisions solve problems negotiate and adapt to shifting priorities. Expectations include stellar communications and interactions with constituents collaboration with colleagues across Advancement and the university and Wexner Medical Center diplomacy and discretion. This role requires frequent workweek travel including approximately one or two overnight trips per month regular in-state travel and occasional evening and weekend work.
All members of Advancement are part of creating a culture that inspires an exceptionally multifaceted and talented team and are expected to exhibit The Ohio State Universitys Shared Values. The Office of Advancement is committed to acting with kindness respect and integrity at all times and welcoming our colleagues ideas voices and perspectives acknowledging that we are better together.
Department Overview
For a more than a century WOSU Public Media has engaged informed and inspired the diverse community of Central Ohio. WOSU is a public service media organization that distinguishes itself through a commitment to collaboration community engagement and distinctive noncommercial mission-driven programming. WOSU reaches nearly 2 million people across 20 counties throughout the state of Ohio.
As one of the first educational radio stations on the air across America in 1922 WOSU was developed to bolster the commitment of The Ohio State Universitys land-grant mission to educate all Ohioans. To honor that commitment and meet the evolving needs of the citizenry WOSU has grown over the years to include multiple broadcast and digital distribution platforms focused on distinctive areas of content: arts culture history lifelong learning and quality journalism. Our current platforms include:
- WOSU TV with four unique channels of public television service
- 89.7 NPR News Ohios most listened to NPR News station
- Classical 101 the only all-day classical music station in Central Ohio and with a network of six stations
- WOSU Digital extensive online and mobile programming podcasts and blogs
- WOSU Classroom programming and training for educators parents and children
Having successfully completed a capital campaign for a new headquarters WOSU now looks to a bright new future redefining public media for and in central Ohio. Its an exciting time to be part of the WOSU Development team moving public media into the next century of service in Central Ohio.
Duties and Responsibilities
95% - Fundraising
Identifies qualifies and cultivates a portfolio of prospective major gift donors. Pursues connections and discovers donor values capacity interests and passions. Ensures quality and positive momentum within assigned portfolio to convert prospects to donors. Builds context for gift proposals develops and implements strategic gift solicitations. Maximizes opportunities to steward donors to further enhance relationships.
Hires trains and develops and provides daily management to assigned staff (if applicable).
5% - Miscellaneous
Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Metrics and Collaboration
The annual performance of all fundraisers at Ohio State is measured by the number of qualifications cultivations solicitations and commitments/dollars raised the individual accrues over each fiscal year. Each fundraiser may have different expectations regarding these figures based upon but not limited to their experience level unit size prospect portfolio past performance etc. Goal setting is done with the individuals manager prior to each fiscal year to ensure transparency consistency and alignment.
All fundraisers at Ohio State are encouraged and expected to collaborate with their colleagues across the institution and can be counted as Secondary on a gift in the solicitation commitment and dollars raised phases of the development cycle. A secondary fundraiser can be considered when a team is working on a multi-unit gift the fundraiser is a subject matter expert in an area critical to the solicitation or a fundraiser has a pre-existing meaningful relationship with the donor and their participation helps move the gift forward.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent combination education/experience.
- Four years of relevant experience with at least two years of professional fundraising experience (building relationships towards philanthropic end through making calls conducting face-to-face appointments creating and presenting proposals closing gifts) and two years of related experience in marketing sales public relations financial advisement account management or related field with emphasis on donor cultivation solicitation and relationship cultivation of individuals/businesses.
Desired Qualifications (Were committed to building a team that reflects a variety of skills and experiences and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly)
- At least four years of professional fundraising experience raising the highest level of philanthropic gifts at an organization (preferably five or six figures and above)
- At least four years of professional fundraising experience in higher education or a hospital/health care environment
- Experience working in other advancement departments such as donor relations and stewardship donor communications and/or alumni relations
The Office of Advancement is committed to providing tools and resources for you to learn our business proprietary databases university-specific processes and advancement practices.
You Need to Know
Aside from the unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University and working in the vibrant smart enjoyable and growing city of Columbus Ohio this opportunity will provide exceptional rewards that arise from working for an institution doing worldwide life-changing teaching and research. Learn more here: accordance with the Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy 6.17 this position has been designated as a standby position.
Additional Information:
To learn more about the Office of Advancement please visit .
The budget for this position is up to $85000. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidates qualifications.
Function: Development and Engagement
Sub-function: Development
Career Band: Individual Contributor Specialized
Career Level: S3
Location:
WOSU (1030)Position Type:
RegularScheduled Hours:
40Shift:
First ShiftFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
