Director of Institutional and Special Giving

Application Deadline: Friday, Oct 16, 2020

Description

POSITION: Director of Institutional and Special Giving

STATUS: Full-time, exempt

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Audiences and Revenue

About Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting

We are an independent, locally owned, community-supported public media organization.  PCBC is home to Pittsburgh’s NPR News station, 90.5 WESA, and 91.3 WYEP, serving Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities of western Pennsylvania.  The mission of PCBC is to create and distribute trusted content, build connections, and strengthen our community through public media.

In addition to radio programming, both stations play an active role in engaging the community through online and mobile services and in-person events and have a prominent voice in Pittsburgh’s civic and cultural affairs.

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.  Employee development is critical to the missions of Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting and its stations, so we invest resources in providing development opportunities for all employees.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision benefits, 403(b) plan with generous matching contributions, paid vacation and holidays, maternity and new parent leave, and a workplace that is fun, diverse and innovative.

The Position

The Director of Institutional and Special Giving is a department head management position responsible for creating and sustaining new sources of general operating support and special project funding for Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting. Two-thirds of the Director’s work will be related to institutional giving, with the remainder dedicated to a major donor portfolio.

The Director of Institutional and Special Giving designs, implements, evaluates and refines strategies to secure philanthropic funding from corporations, foundations and major donors. The Director identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards donors and prospects in accordance with strategic goals and targets set by the Vice President, Audiences and Revenue.

This position collaborates with Membership, Major Giving, Underwriting, and Audiences and Brand Strategy and reports to the Vice President, Audiences and Revenue. The Director will also provide support as required for the foundation fundraising efforts of the CEO.

Essential Functions

• Develop a high-yielding, multi-year strategy to secure philanthropic contributions from corporations and businesses;
• Develop a high-yielding, multi-year strategy to identify and secure new sources of foundation funding;
• Plan and implement corporate and foundation cultivation and stewardship activities;
• Develop and maintain a streamlined system for corporate and foundation communications and accurate donor records;
• Manage a major giving portfolio of 25-30 donors/prospects;
• Coordinate major donor cultivation and stewardship activities with the Director of Major Giving;
• Coordinate donor communications and accurate record-keeping with the Director of Major Giving;
• Create specific campaigns for general operating funds and special projects, prep donor materials, solicitations, and acknowledgements;

• Generate and analyze financial reports and track performance against measurable goals;
• Cultivate collegial and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Represent Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation at key public events and important meetings to raise PCBC’s profile and raise money.

 Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of proven fundraising and stewardship practices in institutional and individual philanthropy;
• Proven experience in designing and executing effective fundraising campaigns;
• Ability to establish and cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders and constituents;
• Strong ability to close;
• Success as a grant writer;
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and to establish effective timelines for accomplishing long-range goals;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Confident presentation ability, excellent written and oral communication skills;
• High level of personal responsibility, strives to achieve the best results and assumes ownership and accountability for their own work;
• Proficiency with a variety of technology tools including Microsoft Office, database management; and computer-based analytical skills;
• Excellent decision-making skills, ability to stay calm under pressure and handle non-routine situations with command and ease;
• Ability to serve as an ambassador, role model and a strategic leader for WESA and WYEP.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•  Strong data analysis skills;
• Strong background in using fundraising database systems;
• Experience in planning cultivation and fundraising events and other activities;
• Experience managing staff.

Requirements & Qualifications

• At least five years of progressively responsible institutional and major donor fundraising experience;
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, with some long days required during peak fundraising times;
• Honesty and integrity in all dealings;
• Enthusiasm for the missions of PCBC and its stations;

 Work Environment

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting places a high priority on employee safety and well-being; given the current COVID-19 pandemic, access to the Community Broadcast Center is restricted and most operations are remote.

This position routinely requires use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and printers in addition to professional audio capture and production devices.  This position requires travel to various areas of western Pennsylvania.  Typical office hours are Monday -Friday, 9:00 – 6:00, however, evenings and weekend work may be required.

To Apply

Please visit the recruitment site here.  All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three references. In your application, please let us know how you heard about the position.

This position is available immediately, and the search for candidates may be terminated without notice.  No phone calls, please.

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