Managing Director of Individual Giving
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) seeks an experienced and dynamic fundraiser and manager to lead the Individual (Major) Giving team. The Managing Director of Individual Giving will work closely with and report to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) of WPR and PBS Wisconsin. Working with the CDO, this position will directly manage a team of gift officers and work with other units to advance the organization's mission through building relationships with and securing gifts from donors.
The Development Department works collaboratively to support the missions of WPR and PBS WI 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. Units in the department include: Membership, Major Gifts, Legacy Giving, Corporate Support, Grants, Events, and Community Engagement.
Focusing on donors with higher gift-giving history and capacity, this position will work collaboratively to guide gift officers to: build and maintain a portfolio of donors, advance goal-oriented relationships, and to solicit and steward gifts respectfully and successfully. This position will also work directly with donors. As a team, we work 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. In addition to managing the budget and communications, working toward goals and meeting metrics, this position will make recommendations on strategic plans and new approaches in major gift fundraising.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity for someone who is thoroughly experienced in development work and management, and both strategic and detail oriented. The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills in a collaborative environment
- Demonstrate an aptitude with both the art and science of development work
- Demonstrate a commitment to donor-centric fundraising with a commitment to building and stewarding positive relationships with donors, board members, and community members.
For the full position description and application instructions visit: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/managing-director-of-individual-giving-madison-wisconsin-united-states
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Additional Info
Station/Company Name : Wisconsin Public Radio
Contact Name : Mariah Stuckey
Contact Email : mariah.stuckey@wisc.edu
Location : Madison, WI
Application Information : Apply directly at the above link with the following materials 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) 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 previously 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 WPR.
Since this position will need 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.
Expiration Date : 5/21/2025
