Executive Director of Development, WFUV
About the Company
Well-known private research university
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
1841
Employees
1001-5000
Categories
Education
Bachelor
Business
College
Financial Aid
Fordham University
Graduate
Higher Education
Jesuit
Law
Lawyer
Liberal Arts
Master
Mba
Rams
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School
Services
Social Service
Training
Undergraduate
Performing Arts
About the Role The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Development to provide leadership and strategic direction to a team of fundraising professionals. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing annual, leadership annual, and major gifts, with a focus on building and maintaining a portfolio of approximately 150 major gift and leadership annual gift prospects. This role involves devising individual engagement strategies for each prospect, soliciting gifts at the $100,000+ level, and developing campaign strategies for the station's capital and endowment needs. The Executive Director will also be a key member of the senior management and development leadership teams, and will be expected to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
Applicants must have a Bachelors degree, a minimum of 7 years of professional fundraising experience, including a proven track record in major gift solicitations, and at least 3 years of supervisory experience. The role requires strong communication, organizational, and project management skills, as well as the ability to provide strategic direction and leadership to fundraising teams. Proficiency in Google and Microsoft suites, CRM, and other relevant office applications is essential. Experience in fundraising for public radio and/or cultural organizations is preferred. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with a passion for philanthropy and a commitment to the mission of the organization. Hiring Manager Title Senior Associate Vice President for Development Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions CEO/President Non-Profit Management
About the Role The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Development to provide leadership and strategic direction to a team of fundraising professionals. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing annual, leadership annual, and major gifts, with a focus on building and maintaining a portfolio of approximately 150 major gift and leadership annual gift prospects. This role involves devising individual engagement strategies for each prospect, soliciting gifts at the $100,000+ level, and developing campaign strategies for the station's capital and endowment needs. The Executive Director will also be a key member of the senior management and development leadership teams, and will be expected to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
Applicants must have a Bachelors degree, a minimum of 7 years of professional fundraising experience, including a proven track record in major gift solicitations, and at least 3 years of supervisory experience. The role requires strong communication, organizational, and project management skills, as well as the ability to provide strategic direction and leadership to fundraising teams. Proficiency in Google and Microsoft suites, CRM, and other relevant office applications is essential. Experience in fundraising for public radio and/or cultural organizations is preferred. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with a passion for philanthropy and a commitment to the mission of the organization. Hiring Manager Title Senior Associate Vice President for Development Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions CEO/President Non-Profit Management