Leadership ANNUAL GIVING Officer, WBUR Development

LEADERSHIP ANNUAL GIVING OFFICER, WBUR Development

BOSTON, MA, United States

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.

WBUR is in the midst of a comprehensive campaign that will enable us to invest in content, people and innovation. As a WBUR Leadership Annual Giving Officer, you will be responsible for identifying and implementing strategies to grow unrestricted giving through the acquisition, renewal, and increased giving of WBUR’s Murrow Society Donors (those giving $1,500 or more annually.)

One of three Leadership Annual Giving Officers, you will hold a portfolio of current donors and prospects, building relationships to progress donors from WBUR’s Membership annual giving program to the major gifts program. You will report to our Director of Leadership Giving.

• Secure new, renewed, or increased funding from individuals through online giving, direct mail and digital campaigns, special events, meetings (on‑site and off‑site) 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 leadership annual donors through the pipeline, working with membership, planned giving and major gifts teams as appropriate.
• Partner with Associate Director of Data & Donor Strategy to develop, implement and refine donor engagement strategy, including for monthly sustaining members.
• Work with Associate Director of Data & Donor Strategy to analyze program results data to refine and increase return on investment.

• Draft compelling, donor‑focused, and high‑quality communications, such as email announcements, acknowledgements and solicitations.
• Prepare event briefings and prospect biographies on a regular basis.
• Maintain information on assigned constituents and prospects in Salesforce.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3‑5+ years’ experience.
• Self‑motivated with demonstrated success working in development and understanding of the development process and stewardship.
• Exceptional organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong writer with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a collaborative work style; able to handle confidential information with care and sensitivity.
• Database experience, particularly in Salesforce, is a plus.

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.