Director, Development and Donor Engagement
Company: Washburn University
Location: Topeka
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
The Director of Development and Donor Engagement serves as the
primary fundraising executive for KTWU and, in that capacity, works
closely with the General Manager to ensure the financial and
budgetary obligations of the station are being met.
To apply:
https://careers.washburn.edu/cw/en-us/job/492565?lApplicationSubSourceID=
1. As primary fundraising executive for KTWU, works closely with
the General Manager and station departments, applying knowledge of
FCC, CPB, PBS and IRS rules relative to fundraising activities.
Work closely with the KTWU General Manager to ensure that the
station's financial and budgetary obligations are met, recommending
and assisting in developing revenue budgets for the station.
2. Plans and directs the implementation of KTWU fundraising
campaigns, member events, community events and activities,
incorporating new technologies, community partnerships and
strategic alliances with businesses, organizations, other media
organizations, etc.; working in consultation with the General
Manager and involving KTWU team members throughout the process to
ensure successful implementation of all activities and optimal
support of KTWU goals.
Oversees donor engagement opportunities and ensures a nurturing and
responsive environment for all KTWU donors. Manages volunteer
involvement and engagement within all departments of KTWU.
3. Directs, supervises and evaluates the performance of the
development team. Monitor events and activities such as on-air
fundraising, viewer membership drives, annual fundraising events
like the KTWU golf tournament and Women on Wheels car show, annual
giving campaigns, major giving, corporate gifts and underwriting,
and offer recommendations and guidance to staff as necessary or
consulted to ensure successful completion of activities and
professional performance. Secure financial, human, and technical
resources to support events and activities. Screen, interview and
recommend hire as vacancies occur. Provide team-building, guidance
and mentorship as necessary to improve and enhance the performance
of the Development team.
Recruits, hires, trains, schedules and evaluates the performance
and effectiveness of assigned staff to maximize employee
performance and facilitate professional growth. Provides feedback
and professional development opportunities. As the team leader and
motivator, maintains a healthy, fair, and inclusive work
environment by promoting diversity and exercising teamwork and
collaboration. Actively promotes a professional workplace culture
of mutual respect and collegiality for all members of the
institution. Works to build positive and cooperative relationships
with staff, encouraging them to work toward individual and
departmental goals. Encourages the pursuit of professional
development opportunities among staff to enrich employee
performance and job satisfaction and bring new ideas and
technologies to KTWU.
4. As a liaison with the Public Broadcasting Service, the
Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Washburn Endowment Association
and other community organizations, foundations and funding sources,
coordinate the logistics of receiving and transferring funds
received through gifts and grants. Serves as a spokesperson for the
station, serves as on-air talent, speaks to civic groups at
conferences and committees, interacts with the public on behalf of
KTWU and the General Manager, and assists in the station's public
relations effort. Accepts items for auction, pledges, payments for
such things as auction items, underwriting, and pledges; and
otherwise assists and supports other departments and staff during
special events, unavailability of other staff, etc., to ensure the
station's success in all endeavors.
5. The Director of Development and Donor Engagement wilt establish
and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with
KTWU's community partners and KTWU's licensee, Washburn University,
seeking out new and innovative fundraising initiatives and
opportunities for community and donor engagement.
Performs additional job-related duties as assigned or as
appropriate.
Requires: Bachelor's degree
Five years of fundraising experience
Five years of supervisory experience
Experience in a highly technical and creative environment
Demonstrated effective communication and critical thinking
skills
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Keywords: Washburn University, Topeka , Director, Development and Donor Engagement, Executive , Topeka, Kansas
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