Director of Development and Fundraising at WTJX

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Salary:

Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System

Director of Development and Fundraising

Unclassified/Exempt Employee position

Location: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

The Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System is in search of a candidate to fill our Director of Development and Fundraising position. The successful candidate will be responsible for all fundraising/underwriting activities, as well as increasing and maintaining memberships for the System.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates, and directs activities to secure and maintain underwriting for national and local programming from various entities.
• Negotiates final agreements with funding representatives.
• Supervises and coordinates the implementation of all development initiatives.
• Secures corporate, foundation, government, and private funding for the station's operations and programs.
• Evaluates fundraising process, analyze results, and make recommendations to increase effectiveness.
• Reviews membership response to fundraising methods and programming decisions.
• Monitors nationwide and regional sales and marketing trends and maintains industry contacts.
• Develops, organizes, and coordinates on-air fundraising campaigns.
• Develops and coordinates grant funding programs and discusses program requirements and sources of funds available with CEO.
• Writes grant applications and submits applications to funding entities.
• Meets with representatives of funding sources to work out details of proposals.
• Reports regularly to the CEO on membership activities and plans.
• Manage contracts and agreements for Underwriters; solicit advertising and underwriting for the System.
• Prepare financial reports and other relevant reports for the department.
• Manage all aspects of Langford the Mascot.
• Manage the inventory and promotional items for the department.
• Manages the Systems fundraising/membership software.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in marketing or a related field with five (5) years of experience in advertising, promotions or fundraising for a major business, activity, or event. In lieu of a degree, 6-8 years of experience in advertising, promotions or fundraising for a major business, activity, or event;orany equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
• Must have former experience with fundraising for a non-profit organization.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.

• Ability to drive and must have a valid USVI Driver's License.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional letters of recommendation to:

Human Resources

Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System

P.O. Box 808

Christiansted, VI 00821

Via email:

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Info:

• Company: WTJX
• Position: Director of Development and Fundraising
• Work Location: United States
• Country: US

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