Development Director III
WUCF TV and FM
Orlando
,
FL
Application Deadline: Thursday, Nov 14, 2019
Description
WUCF TV and FM has an opening for a Development Director III, please apply at:
https://jobs.ucf.edu/en-us/job/498336/development-director-iii
Job Code: Development Director III Job No: 498336
This position is responsible for activities related to fundraising and public relations targeting current and potential donors and the alumni community. The Development Director III coordinates and directs development activities for WUCF TV and FM and is responsible for the planning, implementation and coordination of all fundraising activities for WUCF; and, plans and carries out the solicitation of major gifts. Duties and supervisory oversight includes: Planned Giving, Principal Gifts, Regional Development, and Corporate/Foundation Relations.
Working title: Director of Community Investment
Strategic architect for combined WUCF TV / WUCF FM community relationships and philanthropic activities, including: major and principal gifts, membership, corporate support, stewardship, gift accounting and reporting, donor/member stewardship events, fundraising events, case development and presentation, donor communications, planned gifts, and volunteers.
Leads integrated Development activities model, in close collaboration with PBS national development staff. Actively engages with PBS national leadership to position WUCF as an innovator in 21st century community investment methods.
Leads and supports full time community investment staff members in corporate support, membership, grants, and major giving. Ensures compliance with federal and university regulations. Manages budget.
Collaborates in constant communications with Senior Leadership Team peers to accomplish overall mission of the stations, under the direction of the Executive Director. Takes ownership of station fundraising goals and is accountable for meeting those goals.
Collaborates across departments at one of the nation’s largest universities, including managing an already strong relationship with the UCF Foundation a key strategic partner.
Plans and executes strategy for comprehensive capital campaigns and oversees execution of those strategies, including maximizing revenue generation to support WUCF’s move to the UCF Downtown campus.
Ensures WUCF meets/exceeds its goals for UCF’s current IGNITE campaign and future campaigns.
Engages with the community to represent WUCF TV and FM as a community asset , gain philanthropic support and build community investment in WUCF. Attends events and meetings on nights and weekend as a part of the collective work of the Senior Team.
Leads in cultivating major and principal gifts prospects and proposals; and coordinates this function with major gifts officers, Executive Director, corporate support officers, and viewers/listener experiences staff.
Leads strategic creation of messaging in all media related community partnerships and philanthropy; whether in on-air, online or print for major giving, membership, underwriting, and/or volunteers.
Collaborates with Senior Leadership Team to create multi-year, integrated strategy to grow the portfolio of corporate support and lead business solicitation efforts.
Raises funds for program endowments, general operating support, local production initiatives, capital equipment expenditures, and other pertinent purposes. Accountable for meeting goals each year.
Responsible for strategic planning and management of annual multi-platform donor acquisition activism such as on-air membership campaigns, acquisition mailings, and coordinated year-end efforts. Appears on-air in pledge drives for both TV and FM.
Ensures all compliance related to donor activities, as well as trade and in-kind activities, in coordination with our partners at The University of Central Florida Foundation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications: High level of integrity and ethics required. Leadership and professionalism required. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with academic leadership, faculty, prospects, donors, and volunteers in a wide range of roles.
Special Conditions: If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity with WUCF, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please (1) take the time to complete the application in its entirety; (2) provide a resume; and (3) include current/most recent/former professional references.
Annual Salary: Negotiable
Job Posting Open: 11/8/2019 – 11/14/2019