Major Gifts Officer - Milwaukee PBS

Description

Under the direction of the Chief Development Officer, the Major Gifts Officer leads all activities necessary for successful implementation and growth of a select portfolio of supporters, soliciting and securing major and planned gifts. Work requires the exercise of independent judgment and analysis in decision‑making in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assignments are completed independently and are reviewed through conferences with department and station leadership.

• Major Gift Leadership: Leads solicitation of major and planned gifts. Oversees development of new strategies and initiatives contributing to the growth of the major gifts program, including special and restricted gifts projects. Manages the qualification process of new prospects and cultivates select midlevel donors to build a pipeline for major gifts. Maintains paper and electronic files for major and planned giving programs.
• Communications Oversight: Drafts written materials and coordinates mailings including appeals, renewals, acknowledgement letters, invitations, newsletter communications, proposals and reports. Executes major donor, planned giving and memorial gift acknowledgement process. Leads creation of on‑air messaging to thank and cultivate donors in the Leadership Circle and Legacy Society.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Provides timely assistance and customer service to Leadership Circle and Legacy Society donors via phone and email. Meets regularly with Leadership Circle donors and schedules station tours as appropriate. Plans and executes recognition events. Leads management of strategic partnerships and tracks special projects for reports to key stakeholders.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards within Public Television. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable work groups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Performs other related duties within scope of the position as required for efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in a non‑profit, donor‑centric environment, including three (3) or more years working directly with major and planned gift donors. Prior experience working with donors, volunteers, general public and internal staff.

Preferred

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience in a non‑profit, donor‑centric environment, including three (3) or more years working directly with major and planned gift donors. Extensive prior experience working with donors, volunteers, general public and internal staff.

Required Licensure/Certification: Must have a valid driver's license and current insurance in minimum amounts acceptable to MATC.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of essential fundraising principles, methods and techniques.
• Knowledge and appreciation of public television.
• Knowledge of donor portfolio management and donor relationship building.
• Ability to solve complex problems and exhibit high levels of critical thinking. Must exercise high level of personal discretion.
• Ability to be innovative and creative in the application of new technologies and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means, including extensive use of the phone.
• Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff,…