Director of Development

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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Our Mission:

The mission of New Hampshire PBS is to be a catalyst for new ideas, community connection and civic engagement through the delivery of compelling, relevant, and meaningful programs and services.  

Position Summary:

The Director of Development will be responsible for all fundraising efforts of New Hampshire PBS.  As member of the management team the Director will work to develop strategies to support the network’s annual plan through all the various revenue streams, to include membership, major giving, corporate support, events, foundations, auction, and capital campaigns. The Director of Development will utilize a host of effective established resources, processes, and tools to support all areas of fundraising within the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• To develop and manage and evaluate traditional and digital fundraising strategies.
• Work in partnership with external marketing donor support teams and vendors to create and implement annual fundraising goals.
• Build a culture of philanthropy and donor stewardship throughout the organization
• Identification, cultivation, acknowledgement, and retention of donors who support the work of the organization.
• Strategize with the Membership Department to support the department at all levels; to include, assisting with the marketing plan as well as working to resolve donor issues, database support and all membership operations.
• To work with the Major Gifts Officer to develop and grow a major giving strategy to cultivate and steward major donors.
• To work with the Corporate Support Department to develop strategies to encourage business and industry to support the mission of NHPBS.
• To work with the Manager of Auction to assess the auction platform to grow this revenue source.
• To oversee the development and application of grants to private and governmental agencies.
• To work with the senior management team and board of directors to evaluate, develop, and implement any capital campaigns the network may consider.
• Interface with all departments; and coordination of volunteer and interns.
• Other duties as needed

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to influence and engage with a wide range of donors and foster long term relationships.
• Knowledge of budget management and preparation.
• Grant writing and reporting.
• CRM experience, ability to analyze data and benchmarks.
• A proven self-starter and manager.
• A person committed to a team-oriented network.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• NHPBS offers a flexible work environment with a combination of in-office and remote. May require evening and weekend work.
• Passion for Public Television
• A sense of humor.

Education and Experience:

• Five years of experience in development and non-profit fundraising.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with Contributor Development Partnership (CDP) and Member Services Bureau (MSB) and their related vendors
• All Microsoft Office platforms

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required (up to 15 lbs.), filing documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional equipment as found in a typical office environment. May require some outdoor event assignments.

Compensation:

Salary Range $60,000 to $70,000 and commensurate with experience, including a comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply:

Send application materials-Cover Letter, Resume and Three references to: jobs@NHPBS.org

(Director of Development in subject line)

The position is open until filled, but initial review of applications will begin no later than April 15, 2021.  

If you have any questions, New Hampshire PBS is assisted in this search by NETA Consulting. For information contact Dr. Cynthia M. Dobek (CDobek@NETAOnline.org)

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