WQXR, the nation’s largest classical radio station, is seeking to make a
change. After 80 years on the air, WQXR is asking what classical music
can mean to an entirely new generation of listeners.
The Senior Major Gifts Officer will play a critical role in this period
of transformation and growth. Reporting to the Director, Leadership and
Major Gifts, he/she will be a primary front-line fundraiser on the New
York Public Radio (NYPR) major gifts team; partnering with the
president, trustees and senior staff to support WQXR in its ambitious
new strategic plan.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and execute fundraising and stewardship strategies for a
portfolio of at least 150 individual and family foundation donors
for annual and multi-year gifts of +$25,000
- Develop and oversee the planning and execution of one-on-one
meetings, station tours, luncheons, dinners, recitals, panel
discussions and other small gatherings to create targeted
cultivation, solicitation and stewardship opportunities.
- Develop the budget for major gifts revenue and expenses based on
existing portfolios of donors as well as prospective donors
- Establish strong relationships and lines of communication with
programming staff, working together to create accurate and
informative messaging, increased donor awareness of key initiatives
and engaging donor cultivation events.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree, in related field preferred or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of five years fundraising experience required, with a
proven track record of successfully overseeing solicitation and
stewardship activities for six to seven figure donors and meeting
revenue goals.
- Experience working with board members and coordinating volunteer-led
solicitation and fundraising activities.
- Passion for WQXR and/or WNYC, in-depth knowledge of classical music
and/or background in the arts, current familiarity of NY
philanthropic and cultural communities strongly preferred.
- Self-starter with ability to get up to speed quickly and
work independently.
- Highly motivated, organized, flexible and proactive, with strong
project management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience using fundraising
database (or something to that effect)
- Keen understanding of donor moves management processes
NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND INVITES AND
ENCOURAGES QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE.