Development Director

Application Deadline: Friday, Nov 28, 2025

Description

Delaware Public Media is Delaware’s only NPR affiliate, reporting on news and stories of interest to Delawareans and providing the best of independent news and journalism from national sources like NPR and American Public Media. Headquartered on the campus of Delaware State University and working statewide, we are a small local team that brings the same robust news coverage as larger markets.

We are seeking a Development Director to expand our membership program. This is a specialized fundraising and institutional development position. We are seeking an experienced professional with a demonstrated record of success.

Responsibilities include:

• Set and achieve, in collaboration with the General Manager, annual and multi-year revenue goals.
• Develop and implement solicitation, cultivation and stewardship strategies that build loyalty and affinity with existing and new donors.
• Grow and manage a strong, established annual and sustaining giving program.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward mid and major donors.
• Oversee and direct the coordination of solicitations, including on-air fund drives and direct mail, e-mail and personal solicitations.
• Independently manage and maintain donor database, online giving, gift payment processing and acknowledgment, and pledge fulfillment.
• Collaborate with external marketing consultants on development and general station communications, including the execution of digital and social media strategies.
• Plan and oversee events and activities that build donor and community connect.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with DPM staff and volunteers to model teamwork.
• Work with the General Manager on special projects, fundraising and other duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience in development or fundraising
• Three or more years’ experience in non-profit fundraising or development, preferably in a public media organization
• Proven experience in a broad range of development activities, including annual and major giving, donor cultivation and stewardship, planned giving and special events
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work collaboratively to inspire, motivate and focus others to meet goals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of and a commitment to the core values of public radio/media
• Proficiencies in database functions, Excel, Word, mail merges, web and e-mail communications
• Reliable personal transportation and valid driver’s license
• Availability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary
• This is a hybrid staff position.

Salary range: $55K-$65K, commensurate with experience

For additional information about this position, please contact Tom Interrante, General Manager, Delaware Public Media, at tinterrante@delawarepublic.org.

Delaware Public Media is an equal opportunity employer. Applications accepted at jobs@delawarepublic.org.

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