ANNUAL GIVING OFFICER, WBUR Membership & Development Department

WBUR is embarking on a $125 million comprehensive campaign that will enable us to invest in content, people and innovation. Over five years, the Membership & Development departments are responsible for securing $42 million in restricted gifts to support a variety of WBUR initiatives, in addition to $83 million in unrestricted support.

As a WBUR’s Annual Giving Officer, you will be responsible for growing unrestricted giving through the acquisition, renewal, and increased giving of WBUR’s Mid-Level Donors (those giving $500-$1,499 annually). One of two Annual Giving Officers, you will hold a portfolio of 900+ current donors and prospects, building relationships to progress donors from WBUR’s Membership annual giving
program to leadership giving program. You will be a member of our Membership & Development Team and report to our Associate Director of Membership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship:

• Secure new, renewed, or increased funding from individuals through online giving, direct mail and digital campaigns, special events, and direct proposals.
• Steward donors with appropriate recognition and engagement opportunities throughout the year, including gift acknowledgements, regular communication, station tours and events.
• Effectively move mid-level donors through the pipeline, working with Membership and Development, and other teams as appropriate.

Communications & Data Management:

• Leverage fundraising systems to effectively manage and analyze donor information.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in utilizing the fundraising systems to optimize tasks, goals and decision making.
• Utilize content & products, email announcements, acknowledgements and solicitations to advance donors relationships.
• Effectively communicate with donors, both in writing and verbally. This includes being able to craft messages, and handle inquiries or concerns professionally.
• Track donor information, meet deadlines, manage communication schedules in coordination with fundraising events or activities.

Required Skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3+ year's experience.
• A genuine passion for WBUR’s cause and mission.
• Strong communication skills.
• A collaborative work style.
• Exceptional organizational skills, an ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience working in membership or development and understanding of the development process and stewardship preferred.
• Database experience, particularly in Salesforce, is a plus

ABOUT WBUR & THE OPPORTUNITY:

WBUR is Boston’s NPR and a public media leader, producing exceptional journalism on-air, online, on-demand, and in real life. Our mission is to produce high-quality journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection, and community for an expanding circle of people. WBUR is member-supported and licensed to Boston University.

WBUR is brimming with talent and ambition. Our colleagues work hard, strive for excellence, value truth, creativity, diverse perspectives, and open debate. Our culture is warm and welcoming — no matter what your role is — we work hard to ensure that everyone feels like
they belong. On top of that people are both respectful and passionate about the work we do. We’ve got exciting plans to keep innovating and building WBUR for the future. It’s a place to do meaningful work with interesting people and to learn and grow along the way. We offer our employees both hybrid and in-office work arrangements. We also offer:

• Health and Well Being Benefits including Gender Affirming Healthcare.
• Paid Time Off, Holidays & Intersession.
• Tuition Remission and Professional Development through Boston University.
• Please apply with your resume and cover letter through the Boston University job portal.
• Salary expectations: range of $65,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.