Revenue Director

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• In the My Experience section you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV as well as all other supporting documentation in the My Experience section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Reporting to the General Manager the Revenue Director leads NJ PBSs fundraising development and earned-revenue strategy with the goal of building a financially resilient public media organization. This role oversees membership major gifts corporate underwriting foundation grants and planned giving programs and is responsible for growing a diversified revenue base that sustains the public media organizations journalism programming and community engagement missions while reducing long-term dependency on state appropriations.

NOTE: Hiring is contingent upon the execution of the contract between the State of New Jersey and Montclair State University.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and execute a comprehensive revenue strategy encompassing individual giving membership corporate underwriting foundation grants major gifts and planned giving.

• Oversee on-air and digital membership drives pledge campaigns and year-round membership stewardship efforts.

• Lead outreach to corporate sponsors and underwriters; develop competitive sponsorship packages in compliance with FCC underwriting regulations.

• Identify cultivate and manage relationships with private foundations community foundations and government grant programs.

• Develop annual and multi-year revenue projections; track performance against goals.

• Oversee donor database systems (CRM) to ensure accurate record-keeping segmentation and donor communications.

• Supervise the Membership manager underwriting representative and major gifts officer.

• Lead efforts to build an operating reserve and execute a path toward financial independence from state appropriations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in journalism communications or a related field.

• Minimum five years of professional experience in the communications media or related industry.

• Demonstrated experience leading nonprofit development or media revenue operations including individual giving corporate underwriting and foundation grants.

• Experience managing multi-million dollar fundraising programs and diverse revenue portfolios.

PREFERRED

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university.

• Experience in public media fundraising including pledge drives major gifts and corporate underwriting.

• Familiarity with the New Jersey philanthropic and corporate landscape.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Salary Range

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