Journalism Enhancing Programs

Overview

Journalism Enhancing Programs, Investigative Reporters and Editors, a $3.5 million educational nonprofit dedicated to fostering excellence in investigative journalism, and the largest journalism organization in the nation, is seeking a Director of Development with a passion for journalism and experience in fundraising.

The Director of Development is an employee of the University of Missouri with full benefits.
This is a remote working position.

• Plan and execute new and existing fundraising initiatives to advance the IRE mission and expand impact.
• Drive growth in institutional funding by researching and identifying new grant opportunities, including foundations and accepted commercial entities.
• Lead all aspects of sponsorship and exhibitor/recruiter solicitation for IRE's three annual conferences.
• Work with established supporters and new prospects to meet budget goals.
• Cultivate and steward meaningful, long-term relationships with IRE donors and funders, including for major gifts, the annual end-of-year campaign and legacy giving.
• Collaborate with key staff to meet strategic goals and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, IRE members, the IRE Board of Directors, and external partners.

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.

- 6 p.m. Some nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

• Minimum: A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.
• Preferred:
  At least three years of direct experience in journalism and two years in fundraising.

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000/annual
• Grade: 012
• University
  
  Title:
  
  Administrative Consultant II
• Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

• Cover letter, resume, and list of three references

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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