Director of Corporate Development

Director Of Corporate Development

Kentucky Educational Television, (KET) has a full-time position opening at its Lexington Kentucky network center. Used by more than two million people each week, KET is Kentucky's only statewide media organization, and broadcasts into eight states and ten media markets, along with providing live and on-demand streaming services. In addition to offering high-quality PBS programming, KET annually produces hundreds of hours of award-winning local productions and creates nationally recognized educational resources. This is a unique opportunity to work with an outstanding, respected, and trusted public media team, and to support a wide variety of public affairs and general productions, including Kentucky's only nightly statewide news program, six locally produced series, and ongoing special programs.
As the Director of Corporate Development, the individual selected for this role will plan and direct all aspects of a comprehensive fundraising program designed to ensure sustainable revenue, primarily from the business sector, for KET programs, services, and events. KET's facilities are located in beautiful "horse country" with a thriving community that offers affordable living, outstanding educational opportunities, and world class sporting events. This is an opportunity to join the Commonwealth Fund team and to become a part of and grow with one of the most respected public media organizations in the country.
Our ideal candidate will:
Create, execute and evaluate fundraising strategies to secure and grow broadcast, event, digital, education and community sponsorships from corporate partners.
Understand KET's vision, programs and services in order to align needs with funding opportunities, and to communicate/articulate a case for support.
Build and manage an individual portfolio of corporate partners and prospects focusing on making connections and retaining current donors in their renewal cycle.
Responsible for tracking and meeting individual and team revenue goals, expense budgets and weekly contact metrics.
Oversight of administrative/database functions such as donor recognition across all platforms; pledge entries, invoicing and acknowledgments; and the facilitation of on-air production, web, and traffic processes in coordination with KET staff.
Continuously identify sponsorship opportunities across the full spectrum of KET's services.
Draft and execute year-round Strategic Plan.
Effectively lead, coach and mentor the Corporate team.
In collaboration with KET Marketing, develop a communications plan and facilitate the promotion of sponsorship opportunities, corporate events, community partnerships, testimonials, and the advantages and impact of corporate giving to KET.
Serve as an ambassador and advocate of KET's programs and services.
Successful applicants will have the following minimum qualifications, skills, and experience: Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of three years of experience in fundraising, sales or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred. Demonstrated success in fundraising, media sales or resource development. Track record in building effective partner relationships. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills. Computer proficiency and database management skills. Self-supporting administrative, marketing and office skills. Public media, corporate outreach and supervisory experience preferred. Frequent travel and occasional evening/weekend hours required.