Director of Development

About This Role

This role supports the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication/Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB) by planning and executing fundraising outreach. The Director will cultivate donors, secure major gifts, and achieve an annual fundraising goal of $750,000.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct outreach to promote understanding of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication/NWPB activities and research
• Cultivate donors and raise philanthropic gifts
• Secure 12 – 16 major gifts or pledges
• Open a minimum of 20 solicitations
• Meet a minimum annual fundraising goal of $750,000
• Travel extensively in Washington State, Pacific Northwest, and elsewhere
• May have lead or management responsibilities for assigned development staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of progressively responsible relevant experience
• 2+ years of full-time fundraising experience
• Demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission
• Ability to plan and execute a fund drive from conception to realization
• Demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitations of gifts of $25,000 or more
• Strong interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships
• Ability to cultivate, develop and steward client/donor relationships
• Understanding of proposal development and writing, fundraising and/or client development principles and techniques
• Project management skills
• Relevant event planning/management
• Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain by hire)
• Availability for evening and weekend work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which includes two (2) years of full-time fundraising experience, demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission, evidence of ability to plan and execute a fund drive (i.e. responsibility for a project from conception to realization), demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitations of gifts of $25,000 or more, OR comparable experience.
• 4+ years of progressively responsible relevant experience, including 2+ years of full-time fundraising experience, or comparable sales experience.

Nice to Have

• Fundraising experience closing major gifts of $50,000 and above
• Ability to plan and execute a fundraising project from conception to realization
• Experience engaging faculty and translating their research into layman terms for prospective donors
• Experience with alumni/donor database applications

Benefits