Vice President and Chief Development Officer

Application Deadline: Sunday, Feb 05, 2017

Description

Vice President and Chief Development Officer

WMHT

Troy, NY

Overview

WMHT Educational Telecommunications, a full service public media company operating public television and radio stations serving Eastern New York and Western New England seeks an experienced professional to lead its revenue development efforts. Reporting to the President and CEO, the successful candidate will plan and execute an integrated fundraising effort including membership and leadership giving from individuals, planned giving, on-air fundraising, foundation and government relations and corporate support. As a senior member of the management team, the VP plays an important role in strategic and financial planning and works closely with WMHT Trustees and community leaders as well as national public media organizations.

Job Responsibilities

Supervise Membership Department including acquisition, retention, additional giving and sustainer giving. Oversee on-air fundraising programs on television and radio. Establish and monitor appropriate goals and manage Membership Department team. Review existing activities and analyze results to ensure best practice and develop new strategies for membership development.

Oversee Major and Planned Giving Programs including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Establish and monitor appropriate goals. Interact with Trustees and volunteers as appropriate. Build and maintain relationship with key donors and prospective donors.

Supervise Corporate Support Department developing underwriting revenue for broadcast, program production and community and educational programs. Develop appropriate goals and compensation strategies for members of the Corporate Support Department. Ensure adherence to FCC guidelines and company policies.

Seek project funding as appropriate from Foundation and Government sources. Develop fundraising strategies for new initiatives and programs.

Participate as a member of the Station Senior Management in Strategic Planning process. Monitor department progress against approved plan.

Develop departmental budgets and maintain appropriate financial and administrative controls to ensure donor privacy and regulatory compliance.

Act as an activate and visible spokesperson for WMHT within the local community and within the public media community. Maintain strong relationships with community partners and national organizations.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have proven track record in leading a multifaceted development effort in a creative environment. He or she will possess excellent communications skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, a deep commitment to community, and demonstrated skills in data analysis planning. The ability to assemble, motivate and lead a staff in the design, implementation, and ongoing review of fundraising programs in a rapidly changing environment is imperative as is the desire to play an active and visible role in the community. A bachelors’ degree and seven or more years of relevant experience is required.

Together the staff and management of WMHT have created the profile for the ideal candidate for this position. We will consider and select from candidates who most strongly demonstrate these attributes. For a detailed listing, please visit the posting at http://liv.jobs.

WMHT Educational Telecommunications is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F. Qualified veterans, women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

WMHT is being assisted in this search by Livingston Associates.  For consideration, please visit the full job posting, application instructions and apply online at http://liv.jobs.

Date for full consideration: February 5, 2017

Inquiries are welcome with Livingston Associates.

WMHT, located in New York State’s Capital Region serving Eastern New York and Western New England, WMHT, located in New York State’s Capital Region serving Eastern New York and Western New England, is the only locally owned, nonprofit, multichannel public communications organization that reaches beyond the traditional broadcasting model to act as a leader by convening arts, culture, learning and civic interests. WMHT focuses on Community, Culture and Connections by providing entertainment, enrichment and engagement through television, radio, digital media, and educational services. Services include WMHT-DT (17.1), WMHT-Create (17.2), WMHT-World (17.3), WMHT-FM 89.1 & WRHV-FM 88.7 (classical public radio); and EXIT 97.7 WEXT (AAA public radio).  WMHT also operates RISE, a radio reading service for the visually and print disabled. WMHT is supported by more than 30,000 members. WMHT. Life Amplified.

To learn more about WMHT, visit: http://www.wmht.org/.

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