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Offer: Director of Development:Michigan Public - WUOM/WVGR/WFUM-FM/WRSX/WLNZ

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Director of Development

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Summary:
Michigan Public, a service of the University of Michigan, is seeking an practiced and dynamic Director of Development. Reporting to the Executive Director and General Manager, you will design and lead fundraising strategies to fuel our nonprofit journalism and programming for current and future audiences.
As a member of Michigan Public's senior leadership abilities team, you will introduce and implement strategies to evolve our fundraising models toward sustainable new revenue streams while leading and growing a motivated team of ten staff members. Each major area of responsibility, including Major Gifts, Grants and Foundations, Corporate Sponsorship, and Membership, has a dedicated leader who will report directly to you.
This is a hybrid position requiring three days of presence per week at our Ann Arbor office. While work arrangements are flexible, you must currently, or be willing to, reside within a everyday commutable distance of the office. This position offers a income range of $125,000 - $140,000 and a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation is commensurate with job-related practice.
Job responsibilities:
Major Gifts Program
   » Develop and expand a program to secure 5/6/7-figure gifts.
   » Create cultivation strategies for principal and major gift prospects.
   » Implement major gift initiatives for high-profile editorial projects and capital priorities.
   » Enhance planned giving efforts.
Grants and Foundations
   » Establish a grants program targeting regional/national foundations.
   » Develop a grants pipeline and prospect research process.
   » Craft proposals and funding cases.
   » Cultivate relationships with foundation program agents.
Corporate Sponsorship
   » Develop strategies to retain and expand across broadcast and digital platforms.
   » Explore new underwriting products and opportunities.
   » Optimize inventory and pricing models.
Membership
   » Modernize the membership program with innovative digital campaigns.
   » Leverage technology to boost online donor acquisition.
   » Build a pipeline for future donors through marketing and engagement activities.
   » Develop multichannel engagement strategies.
   » Explore new giving models and methods aligned with user behaviors.
Organizational leadership abilities
   » Build, mentor, and inspire a high-achieving, diverse development team.
   » Foster an inclusive culture aligned with our values of equity and belonging.
   » Fully engage as a member of the senior leadership abilities team, contributing to institutional strategy.
Required Appropriate qualifications:
   » Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and practice
   » Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible fundraising practice
   » practice leading fundraising for a nonprofit organization, including designing strategies and building plans
   » practice formally supervising and building a high-achieving fundraising team
   » practice achieving 5/6/7-figure fundraising goals
   » practice navigating large, complex, matrixed organizations
Benefits at the University of Michigan:
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
   » Generous time off
   » A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
   » Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
   » Life insurance
   » Long-term discapability coverage
   » Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Michigan Public EEO Statement:
Michigan Public is committed to attracting and retaining a creative workforce filled with varied perspectives and practices to enhance and continue our
mission of producing trusted content to grow a diverse community of listeners. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for people from all backgrounds, identities, and ages.
Application Deadline:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement:
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Organization: 
Michigan Public - WUOM/WVGR/WFUM-FM/WRSX/WLNZ

Job Job location: 
Ann Arbor, MI United States

Job Job Category: 
Management

Deadline: 
Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Employment Type: 
Full time

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Application Process:
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. Your cover letter should address your specific interest in this position, significant practice, and career achievements that demonstrate prosperous fundraising strategy design and execution. Apply online at www.michiganpublic.org.

Minimum income: 
$125,000.00

Maximum income: 
$140,000.00

Website: 
Michigan Public

Job Field: 
Radio

 

 

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Job Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Address: Ann Arbor
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 08/14/2024 / Viewed 5 times
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