Classic 107.3 - Radio Arts Foundation
As our Senior Director of Development and Major Gifts Officer, you will design, develop and implement our major gift program. You’ll be responsible for managing and cultivating relationships with existing major gift prospects, as well as identifying new prospects. An ability to empathize with donors and clearly communicate our organization’s mission is key. You’ll be expected to energize team members, persuade prospects and persevere to the end.
As our manager of the major gift program, you will:
- Help our donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and ambitions through a relationship with our organization.
- Secure major gifts at the $5,000 and above level.
- Utilize systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including our donor database and wealth screening tools. Support will be provided by other team members.
- Manage existing portfolio of donors and prospects.
- Work with the development department to align efforts and set goals.
- Create and direct implemenation of a planned giving program.
- Make direct, face-to-face solicitations, and assist the board and other staff with their solicitation (e.g., provide portfolio development support, strategic counsel, and help with donor communications).
- Acknowledge major donors through public and private recognition.
- Track and report progress using specific metrics.
This job might be for you if:
- You’re a true people person with an outgoing nature. You’re a self-starter and are driven by results.
- You have at least 3 of years of nonprofit fundraising experience and have shown an ability to secure individual and major gifts and meet objectives.
- You make donors feel valued because you’re sensitive to their needs.
- You are comfortable using a donor database, prospect research and other wealth screening tools to aid in your moves management process.
- You establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies.
- You have honed your writing and speaking skills and use them to compel individuals to action.
- You aren’t someone who spends a lot of time in the weeds, but you know donors expect you to be organized, prepared, detail-oriented and to follow through on promises.
- People are inspired by your determination. You bring people in line with a vision and motivate them to reach goals.
- The ideal candidate will utilize a moves management approach to strategically guide donors through the full giving cycle.
Physical requirements are light, but you will be spending hours listening and talking; working on the computer and phone; driving to appointments and events; and occasionally working nights or weekends.
Opportunities for growth are encouraged! Attending Conferences, receiving CFRE support, pursuing extra training and/or mentorship from experienced fundraisers. Time is provided for donor visits and remote writing time as well as in-office collaboration.
This position includes full benefits, and reports directly to the CEO of Classic 107.3
As an essential part of our organization, Classic 107.3 celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts daily. We greatly value the diversity of our listeners, guest artists, musicians, composers, donors, arts partners, employees, and board members. We are committed to supporting their uniqueness, including their race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, ability, age, socioeconomic level, and religious/spiritual identities.
Apply by emailing a cover letter and résumé to Julie Schuster at jschuster@classic1073.org. Materials can also be mailed to Classic 107.3 – Radio Arts Foundation, 7711 Carondelet Ave., Ste. 302, Clayton, MO 63105, Attn: Julie Schuster.
