Deputy Director of Development
PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) seek an experienced and dynamic fundraiser and manager for a key Development leadership role. The Deputy Director of Development will work closely with and report to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) of PBS Wisconsin and WPR, who also serves as Executive Director of the two supporting organizations: Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc. and the Wisconsin Public Radio Association. This position will directly manage and supervise a significant portion of an experienced and successful development team, work directly with donors, solicit gifts, build external relationships, and serve as deputy leader of the Development Department, and as the associate executive director of the boards of the supporting 501(c)3s.
This is a new position and will contribute to building out new organizational structures, managing change, and setting new strategies. The Development Department works collaboratively to support the missions of PBS WI and WPR in serving the people and communities of Wisconsin with high quality media, events, and educational materials that educate, entertain, and inspire. Gifts and grants are our largest source of revenue. As a team, we coordinate our efforts to develop long-term relationships with supporters to encourage them to engage with our mission, make annual membership gifts, major gifts, and planned gift commitments. Units in the department include: Membership, Major Gifts, Legacy Giving, Corporate Support, Grants, Events, and Community Engagement.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity for someone who is thoroughly experienced in development work and management, and who is both strategic and detail-oriented. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and be able to encourage and support the success of others in a collaborative environment. They will also be invested in working with boards for strong oversight, governance, and leadership and show a commitment to building and stewarding positive relationships with donors, board members, and community members.
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Station/Company Name : Wisconsin Public Media
Contact Name : Alondra Vazquez
Contact Email : alondra.vazquez@wisc.edu
Location : Madison, WI
Application Information : The following must be received for your application to be complete:
1) Resume
2) A cover letter describing how your experience relates to the listed required and preferred job qualifications.
3) Two separate writing samples:
a. A proposal advocating for a new fundraising activity, initiative, or position. In one to two pages make your case to a decision-maker and/or the board. The proposal may be either something previously written or something invented for this application.
b. A one to two page writing sample of either a solicitation letter or a stewardship letter to a major or planned giving donor. The letter may either be something you have already written and sent (donor name(s) redacted or changed for privacy) or it might be composed for this application as a solicitation or a thank you for a gift to PBS Wisconsin and WPR.
Since this position will need to both advocate for new initiatives and to communicate effectively with donors in a clear and compelling manner, close attention to detail is required. All submitted material will be assessed for spelling and grammar.
Failure to follow these application instructions will result in applications receiving less competitive consideration.
We are eager to learn more about how your experience may align with this position. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Please keep in mind your cover letter and/or resume should address your experience and how it relates to the position qualifications. The application reviews will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to the first round interviews.
Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.
For the full position description and application instructions
visit: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/deputy-director-of-development-madison-wisconsin-united-states
Expiration Date : 5/20/2025
