WAMC Northeast Public Radio · 6 days ago
Annual Giving & Member Engagement Director
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$62K/yr - $62K/yr
5+ years expWAMC Northeast Public Radio is seeking an Annual Giving & Member Engagement Director to lead their stewardship and annual giving programs. This role is crucial for advancing donor retention, upgrading annual donors, and building a strong major donor pipeline while managing various fundraising initiatives.
Broadcast Media
Hiring Manager
Jessica D.
Responsibilities
Lead and enhance stewardship initiatives to deepen donor relationships and improve retention
Develop and manage structured stewardship systems, including segmented acknowledgments, impact reports, and recognition programs
Maintain a portfolio of donors for personalized engagement through calls, notes, and visits
Oversee the thank-you pipeline and multi-tiered stewardship program supporting renewals and upgrades
Analyze donor trends to identify and execute upgrade and re-engagement strategies
Support major giving efforts by assisting with proposals, briefings, and cultivation plans
Collaborate across teams to integrate sustainer, mid-level, and major donor strategies and launch new initiatives such as peer-to-peer and Next-Gen campaigns
Partner with Membership and Marketing teams to improve digital engagement, evaluate trends, and share impact stories
Plan and execute multiple annual fund drives, including scripting on-air messages, sustainer campaigns, and matching gift challenges
Organize and coordinate member incentives, premiums, testimonial campaigns, and workplace giving outreach
Work with digital and marketing teams to deliver targeted email, social, and retargeting campaigns that acquire, retain, and upgrade donors
Manage donor communications and collateral, including upgrade messaging, welcome materials, impact updates, and appreciation events
Manage donor data, tracking, and reporting in CRM (Allegiance)
Collaborate with leadership to build the major donor pipeline
Support donor and community events and represent WAMC as an ambassador in public and partner settings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, or related field
5+ years of experience in annual fund management, donor stewardship, or major gift fundraising
Proven success in managing annual giving programs and supporting major gift development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including donor correspondence and proposal writing
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities
Proficiency in donor CRM systems and digital fundraising platforms
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and build donor relationships
Commitment to WAMC's mission
Benefits
Plus benefits
Company
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase