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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

LEADERSHIP ANNUAL GIVING OFFICER, WBUR Development

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$72K/yr - $93K/yr

3+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Leadership Annual Giving Officer for WBUR Development. The role is focused on cultivating and managing relationships with donors to increase unrestricted giving and support for WBUR's mission through various engagement strategies.

Digital MediaEducationHigher EducationJournalismRecruiting

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Qualification

Donor cultivationDevelopment process understandingSalesforce experienceOrganizational skillsInterpersonal communicationCollaborative work styleConfidential information handling