Donor Engagement Officer

PBS39 and WLVR 91.3
Bethlehem , PA

Application Deadline: Saturday, Jul 31, 2021

Description

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

  • PBS39 and WLVR 91.3 is the home of public television station PBS39/WLVT, the local NPR news station WLVR, and the television station WPPT, as well as the Lehigh Valley Reads and Battling Opioids initiatives. Lehigh Valley Public Media is the umbrella for all our brands and initiatives.
  • We are a 50+-year-young non-profit located 90 minutes from Manhattan and 60 minutes from Philadelphia in the rapidly growing Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania.
  • We are in an exciting new era for the organization, and we seek talented team members for these transformational new enterprises that will ensure a community that is engaged, inspired and vibrant.
  • Our Mission Statement: Lehigh Valley Public Media acts as the catalyst to promote civic engagement, and to fulfill the regional needs of the Greater Lehigh Valley through its dynamic communication platforms and resources.

 

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

We are in search of a Donor Engagement Officer to develop and manage the mid-level giving program at PBS39 and 91.3 WLVR. This role has been created to cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of mid-level donors to build a pipeline for major and planned gifts. The position will be responsible for researching donor profiles, crafting and sending targeted donor communications and executing fundraising strategies to attract new donors and increase mid‐level donor activity.

 

  • While working under the supervision of the Director of Philanthropy, this position will drive growth of mid‐ level donor contributions within the current donor base through a range of strategies, ultimately intended to build a strong pipeline for major gifts and planned giving.
  • Conduct donor research designed to build profiles of donors and strategies to cultivate donor file segments based on wealth and affinity interests.
  • Work with senior staff of the development and marketing department to achieve key cultivation and growth metrics for annual sustainers, using “Moves Management” strategies to continuously move donors toward higher giving ranges.
  • Coordinate closely with the Director of Philanthropy to develop target donor lists and campaigns related to individual donor accounts for mid‐level donors and major and planned giving prospects.
  • Monitor public media giving trends and attend webinars, educational sessions on fundraising, or conferences to identify effective new fundraising approaches.

 

 

 

 

EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of business development or fundraising with strong relationship building experience and proven results.

 

Specific skills include:

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills (interpersonal, writing)
  • Experience interacting with a broad range of constituents via phone, email, video conferencing, and in-person meetings.
  • Experience in conducting sales/donor research and using CRM systems or other databases
  • Candidate must be self‐motivated, demonstrate initiative and be a strong team player
  • Effectiveness at cross‐functional collaboration

 

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES     

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM DEGREE/TRAINING REQUIRED TO PERFORM POSITION’S RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered. Additional fundraising training desirable.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • The position may require some occasional evening and weekend dates that are key to development activities.

 

COMPETENCIES NECCESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN THE POSITION

Relationship Building

Planning and Organization

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Collaboration

Strategizing

 

To apply:

If there is no option to do so through this job posting site, please send the following via email to: wlvtapplicant@wlvt.org.  No phone calls, please.

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Salary Requirements
  • References
  • Please also indicate how you found out about the position
  • Include PBS39 – 91.3 WLVR Donor Engagement Officer in subject line.

PBS39/WLVR 91.3 is an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

For additional information about this position, please contact:

Laura Hamel

 wlvtapplicant@wlvt.org