Development Director
Marfa Public Radio
Marfa
,
TX
Application Deadline: Monday, Aug 07, 2023
Description
Marfa Public Radio is seeking passionate and adventurous candidates for the position of Development Director. Candidates in West Texas and greater Texas preferred. Remote work is possible for the right candidate.
MPR serves approximately 30,000 square miles of Far West Texas, plus an online streaming audience worldwide through a radio broadcast network, internet stream, and podcast studio. Our broadcast is a lifeline for news, information, education, the arts, and music, for free, 24/7. We believe the stories of Far West Texas are essential.
The Development Director leads overall fundraising for the station across membership, major giving, and grants fundraising. This person will report to the Station Manager and work with the Executive Director to create and implement a fundraising plan.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising plan to reach current development goals
- Develop new fundraising strategies that diversify the revenue support for the station across areas of giving
- Coordinate and oversee annual membership activity, including annual appeals and end-of-year fundraising
- Maintain a comprehensive development calendar for fiscal year
- Coordinate regular communication with members and donors via newsletters, mail campaigns, and face-to-face relationships
- Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with donors and foundations
- Regularly maintain accurate donor database
- Regularly report to the staff and board on fundraising activity
- Serve as a member of the Marfa Public Radio management team; participate in the implementation of the strategic plan and vision
- Seek ongoing enrichment of relationships through networking, outreach to business, civic engagement, involvement with the arts and education communities, and through membership organizations
Qualifications:
- Highly organized and self-motivated team player who is professional, creative, and takes ownership of responsibilities
- Education or experience in development, marketing, non-profit management, communications, business, accounting, public relations, event management, small business ownership, or entrepreneurship
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain positive, professional, and friendly relationships with community members and partners
- Strong computer skills with a demonstrated familiarity of computer systems and ability to learn new development and radio specific programs as required
- Proficiency in email, shared drives, mass communications, and databases; experience with eTapestry or other membership databases preferred
- Grant-writing, grant-management and reporting experience
- Willing to periodically travel throughout West Texas, more broadly throughout the state, and some national travel
- Being a listener of public radio or podcasts is helpful.
**Though the position includes working in multiple fundraising disciplines, candidates with a background related to at least one area (membership, major giving, grants) should apply.
Salary range $55,000-$70,000 (DOE)
To apply, email resume and letter of interest to: work@marfapublicradio.org.