ANNUAL GIVING OFFICER, WBUR Membership & Development Department

WBUR is embarking on a $125 million comprehensive campaign that will enable us to invest incontent people and innovation. Over five years the Membership & Development departmentsare responsible for securing $42 million in restricted gifts to support a variety of WBURinitiatives in addition to $83 million in unrestricted support.

As a WBURs Annual Giving Officer you will be responsible for growing unrestricted giving through the acquisition renewal and increased giving of WBURs Mid-Level Donors (thosegiving $500-$1499 annually).One of two Annual Giving Officers you will hold a portfolio of 900 current donors andprospects building relationships to progress donors from WBURs Membership annual giving
program to leadership giving program. You will be a member of our Membership &Development Team and report to our Associate Director of Membership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship:

• Secure new renewed or increased funding from individuals through online givingdirect mail and digital campaigns special events and direct proposals.
• Steward donors with appropriate recognition and engagement opportunities throughout the year including gift acknowledgements regular communicationstation tours and events.
• Effectively move mid-level donors through the pipeline working with Membershipand Development and other teams as appropriate.

Communications & Data Management:

• Leverage fundraising systems to effectively manage and analyze donorinformation.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in utilizing the fundraisingsystems to optimize tasks goals and decision making.
• Utilize content & products email announcements acknowledgements and solicitations to advance donors relationships.
• Effectively communicate with donors both in writing and verbally. This includes beingable to craft messages and handle inquiries or concerns professionally.
• Track donor information meet deadlines manage communication schedules incoordination with fundraising events or activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years experience.
• A genuine passion for WBURs cause and mission.
• Strong communication skills.
• A collaborative work style.
• Exceptional organizational skills an ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience working in membership or development and understanding of thedevelopment process and stewardship preferred.
• Database experience particularly in Salesforce is a plus

ABOUT WBUR & THE OPPORTUNITY:

WBUR is Bostons NPR and a public media leader producing exceptional journalism on-aironline on-demand and in real life. Our mission is to produce high-quality journalism andenriching experiences that foster understanding connection and community for an expandingcircle of people. WBUR is member-supported and licensed to Boston University.

WBUR is brimming with talent and ambition. Our colleagues work hard strive for excellencevalue truth creativity diverse perspectives and open debate. Our culture is warm andwelcoming no matter what your role is we work hard to ensure that everyone feels like
they belong. On top of that people are both respectful and passionate about the work we got exciting plans to keep innovating and building WBUR for the future. Its a place todo meaningful work with interesting people and to learn and grow along the offer our employees both hybrid and in-office work arrangements. We also offer:

• Health and Well Being Benefits including Gender Affirming Healthcare.
• Paid Time Off Holidays & Intersession.
• Tuition Remission and Professional Development through Boston University.
• Please apply with your resume and cover letter through the Boston University job portal.
• Salary expectations: range of $65000 - $70000 annually commensurate with experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color natural or protective hairstyle religion sex age national origin physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information military service pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or because of marital parental or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.