LEADERSHIP ANNUAL GIVING OFFICER, WBUR Development

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

WBUR is brimming with talent and ambition. Our colleagues work hard strive for excellence value truth creativity diverse perspectives and open debate. Our culture is warm and welcoming 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 do.

Weve got exciting plans to keep innovating and building WBUR for the future. Its a place to do meaningful work with interesting people and to learn and grow along the way.

WBUR is in the midst of a comprehensive campaign that will enable us to invest in content people and innovation. As a WBUR Leadership Annual Giving Officer you will be responsible for identifying and implementing strategies to grow unrestricted giving through the acquisition renewal and increased giving of WBURs Murrow Society Donors (those giving $1500 or more annually.)

One of three Leadership Annual Giving Officers you will hold a portfolio of current donors and prospects building relationships to progress donors from WBURs Membership annual giving program to the major gifts program. You will report to our Director of Leadership Giving.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

• Secure new renewed or increased funding from individuals through online giving direct mail and digital campaigns special events meetings (on-site and off-site) and direct proposals.
• Steward donors with appropriate recognition and engagement opportunities throughout the year including gift acknowledgements regular communication station tours and events.
• Effectively move leadership annual donors through the pipeline working with membership planned giving and major gifts teams as appropriate

Donor Strategy

• Partner with Associate Director of Data & Donor Strategy to develop implement and refine donor engagement strategy including for monthly sustaining members.
• Work with Associate Director of Data & Donor Strategy to analyze program results data to refine and increase return on investment.

Communications & Data Management

• Draft compelling donor-focused and high-quality communications such as email announcements acknowledgements and solicitations.
• Prepare event briefings and prospect biographies on a regular basis.
• Maintain information on assigned constituents and prospects in Salesforce

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree and 3-5 years experience.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated success working in development and understanding of the development process and stewardship.
• Exceptional organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong writer with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a collaborative work style Able to handle confidential information with care and sensitivity.
• Database experience particularly in Salesforce is a plus.