Director of Donor Engagement

Donor Engagement is at the heart of Blue Ridge Public Radio’s work: we depend on the support of the community to bring trusted, fact-based journalism and cultural programming to new, diverse audiences in Western North Carolina.

At Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR), you’ll match the art of relationship building with the science of fundraising to advance the organization’s Development Plan, centering donor-centric, philanthropic partnerships. As the leader of philanthropy in the organization, the Director of Donor Engagement is responsible for all fundraising efforts of Blue Ridge Public Radio concerning individual philanthropy, philanthropic, donor events, grantmaking and corporate partnerships. You’ll advance support of the organization’s annual plan through all the various revenue streams, to include membership (annual fund), major giving, events, corporate giving, planned giving, foundations and grants, utilizing host of effective established resources, processes, and tools to increase contributed revenue to BPR.

Leading your own team of three and reporting to the CEO/GM, you’ll also be a member of BPR’s Leadership Team, charged with shepherding the transition of BPR from a rich legacy of broadcast operations to a multi-platform news and cultural organization, meeting donors on the continuum of engagement with the everyday work of BPR—from news to music, broadcast to digital.
Benefits
Employer Paid Health Insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Smart/Mobile Phone Stipend, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid sick leave, Paid holidays, Parking
Culture
Blue Ridge Public Radio exists to provide Western North Carolinians with a deeper understanding of one another and the world, by being the essential, independent sources of news and cultural content.

The most-listened to radio station in the exciting Asheville, NC market, Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR) is the NPR affiliate for the region, providing public media service through its digital platforms and two radio stations– BPR News and BPR Classic – across a 13-county region in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

Blue Ridge Public Radio is actively working to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at all levels of its operations – internally and externally - and is committed to equitable policies and practices. We strongly encourage members of traditionally under-served and under-represented communities to apply to our open positions.

What we’ll provide:

• Investment in your professional growth through coaching, training and professional development.
• A design-thinking, people-centered, collaborative environment where risk, innovation and growth is fostered.
• A commitment to continue and build our diversity, equity and inclusion work in development, staffing, board representation, and community partnerships.
• State of the art broadcast facility remodeled in 2020.

Responsibilities
We’re looking for candidates with:

• At least five years’ experience leading development department, including:
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and engage with a wide range of donors and foster genuine, donor-centric, relationships.
  • Record of success in soliciting and closing philanthropic major gifts of impact and significance through the management of a portfolio of donors.
  • C-suite (or similar) leadership role on team of peers.
  • Proven track-record of developing and executing plans to meet and exceed financial goals and fundraising targets aligned with financial goals.
  • Experience in direct management of department, cross functional teams and/or vendor partners.
  • Experience in and/or passionate about a coaching approach to supervision.
• Outstanding communication skills— interpersonal, verbal, and written—to communicate the mission, goals, and activities of the institution.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills demonstrate leadership and initiative, tact, diplomacy, attention to detail, creativity, and cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically about donor data and apply insights to advance organizational strategy.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Superior skills at cross-team leadership and collaboration.
• The highest level of professional integrity.
• Experience with and commitment to the principles and work of diversity, equity and inclusion in content, staff and community partnerships.
• Excellent verbal and visualization skills, especially in the presentation of complicated data.
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage budgets and develop strategic plans.

Compensation and benefits:Salary range is $90,000-$105,000 per year based on experience. In addition to salary and Worker’s Compensation Insurance, BPR offers a compensation package that includes the following benefits:

• Employer Paid Health Insurance (BPR pays 80%, 20% pre-tax employee contribution)
• Vision and Dental coverage (BPR pays 80%, 20% pre-tax employee contribution)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan Match up to 5% after 90 days
• Smart/Mobile Phone Stipend
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• 12 days Paid Vacation in Year One, 17 days in Years 2-5 and 20 days for Years 6+
• 10 days of Sick Leave per year
• 11 Paid Holidays per year

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Accept a background check to be performed
At least 5 years leading a development department
C-Suite (or Similar) leadership role experience
Knowledge in: Create and manage budgets
Knowledge in: Develop strategic plans
Knowledge in: Soliciting and closing philanthropic major gifts
Knowledge in: Managing a portfolio of donors
Equal Opportunity Employer
Blue Ridge Public Radio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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