Development Director

Company: Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Location: Mount Pleasant
Posted on: January 16, 2023

Job Description:

The Development Director for -WCMU -Public Media is responsible for and oversees the day-to-day operations and management of all membership and underwriting (TV/radio advertising). Supervision and management of three underwriting representatives, the fundraising coordinator, a major gift officer, office professional and a student employee. Fundraising activities include: direct mail, telemarketing, car donations, matching gifts, acknowledgments and on-air fundraising, Maintains an audit trail for all contributions to -WCMU. Oversees the financial processing and stewardship processes based on a calendar schedule. Serves as liaison to the University finance and advancement offices. Assists with the reconciliation of fund accounts. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferably in Business, Marketing or Sales.
Three years of fundraising experience.
Ability to travel and work nights and weekends as necessary. (limited)
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement direct mail, telemarketing, e-solicitations, matching gifts and on-air fundraising campaigns using data analysis that exemplify industry best practices.
Demonstrated supervisory experience.
Demonstrated success in leading efforts to increase membership including sustaining members. (monthly donors).
Demonstrated ability to inspire trust and confidence in colleagues and prospects.
Demonstrated ability to project a positive image through excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Self-motivated, goal and detail-oriented. Preferred Qualifications Five years of relevant experience with public broadcasting fundraising software and data analysis tools.
Five years of experience working in a University environment.
MBA -or other relevant graduate degree.
Experience working in a unionized workplace. Duties & Responsibilities Directs membership activities for all areas including radio, TV, and online.
Supervises membership team to assure that financial targets are satisfied including management and supervision of three (3) sales representatives.
Responsible for identifying and implementing changes in the system to increase donor satisfaction, contributions, and retention.
Principal manager of donor database (currently Allegiance).
Responsible for data integrity and -PCI -compliance.
Directs all direct mail communications/solicitations.
Directs all telemarketing solicitations.
Directs matching gifts.
Prepares monthly revenue reports.
Prepares quarterly pledge receivable reports.
Directs donor services personnel in:
Processes all pledges, contributions, and underwriting contracts.
Processes direct mail renewals, acknowledgments, and billing.
Orders and fulfills all premium requests.
Provides customer service.
- Supervision Exercised Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At -CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU's culture of excellence. Message to Applicants Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

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