Director of Development and Fundraising

Job description

Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System Director of Development and Fundraising Unclassified/Exempt Employee position Location: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands The Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System is in search of a candidate to fill our Director of Development and Fundraising position. The successful candidate will be responsible for all fundraising/underwriting activities, as well as increasing and maintaining memberships for the System. Duties and Responsibilities: Plans, coordinates, and directs activities to secure and maintain underwriting for national and local programming from various entities. Negotiates final agreements with funding representatives. Supervises and coordinates the implementation of all development initiatives. Secures corporate, foundation, government, and private funding for the station's operations and programs. Evaluates fundraising process, analyze results, and make recommendations to increase effectiveness. Reviews membership response to fundraising methods and programming decisions. Monitors nationwide and regional sales and marketing trends and maintains industry contacts. Develops, organizes, and coordinates on-air fundraising campaigns. Develops and coordinates grant funding programs and discusses program requirements and sources of funds available with CEO. Writes grant applications and submits applications to funding entities. Meets with representatives of funding sources to work out details of proposals. Reports regularly to the CEO on membership activities and plans. Manage contracts and agreements for Underwriters; solicit advertising and underwriting for the System. Prepare financial reports and other relevant reports for the department. Manage all aspects of Langford the Mascot. Manage the inventory and promotional items for the department. Manages the System’s fundraising/membership software. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field with five (5) years of experience in advertising, promotions or fundraising for a major business, activity, or event. In lieu of a degree, 6-8 years of experience in advertising, promotions or fundraising for a major business, activity, or event; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. Must have former experience with fundraising for a non-profit organization. Other Requirements: Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings. Ability to lift 30 pounds. Ability to drive and must have a valid USVI Driver's License. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional letters of recommendation to: Human Resources Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System P.O. Box 808 Christiansted, VI 00821 Via email: Application Deadline: Open until filled Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System is an Equal Opportunity Employer