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Project Supervisor Annual Major Gifts and Communications
Department: Leadership Giving
Division: Development
Posting Date: January 26, 2010
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Reports to: Director, Annual Major Giving
Status: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Project Supervisor, Annual Major Gifts & Communications is responsible for solicitation and other communication for cultivation and stewardship activities for major donors solicited by mail who give more than $1,500 annually, along with all related support activities. This includes: all aspects of direct mail solicitation; implementation of on-air and in-print donor recognition, communication and print materials, and coordination with Team Approach systems. This position is the primary writer and creator of written materials for Individual Major Gifts.
Position Accountabilities
1. Under the direction and supervision of the Director, Major Donor Operations, this position implements comprehensive plans for major donor direct mail program. Specifically tasks include: defining segments, writing appropriately targeted solicitations and acknowledgement letters; defining calendar of production schedule for monthly renewals mailing and special mailings as defined by Director, Major Donor Operations and the Sr. Director, Leadership Gifts; and producing the mailings. Receives support from the Development Associate, Annual Major Gifts in production of mailings and other work as managed by the Director, Major Donor Operations. (50%)
2. Under the direction and supervision of the Director, Major Donor Operations, this position is responsible for implementation and helping develop overall comprehensive plan for major donor communications including all preparation and manual updates needed to send out monthly QED IN, updating the web site, monthly one-touch mailings, coordinating the development of Go Public and printed marketing materials (brochures, printed collateral, etc.) This position is also responsible for planning and implementing the annual update of the KQED Donor Wall and Annual Report listings. (30%)
3. This position will serve as the primary writer of donor/prospect communications for the Leadership Gifts team. This will include: drafting new solicitation letters (renewals, lapsed, and additional gifts); adjusting and updating acknowledgement letters throughout the year; creating "one touch" informational communications (either physical letters or emails) on a semi-monthly basis to keep donors informed about the uses of their gifts; creating occasional proposals for donors who request more detailed information on a given topic; and writing articles for the Go Public newsletter, The Guide, and Preview. Other ad hoc writing requests as needed. This position will also develop written materials as defined by the Director, Major Donor Operations, the Chief Development Officer and Sr. Director for Leadership Gifts. (20%)
4. Other essential duties as required.
Position Requirements
1. Minimum of two years experience in development, preferably in the annual
fund or major gift area.
2. Outstanding project management skills and experience.
3. Proficiency with MS Office and database management, Quark; Photoshop; and
Illustrator.
4. Excellent writing and editing skills.
5. The individual should be energetic, self-directed and assertive, but also
flexible, creative and understanding.
6. Communication and interpersonal skills must be at the highest possible level.
7. Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Interested applicants should forward a resume and cover letter to HR@kqed.org noting in the subject line the job title of interest.
Please note that due to the high volume of interest in opportunities with our organization we are unable to respond personally to all inquires and/or resume submissions. Applicants who apply will receive a confirmation email, so please accept this as receipt of submission.
Applicants who were not contacted are encouraged to reapply for future employment opportunities for which they qualify.
NCPB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, domestic partner status, ancestry, national origin, weight, height, physical or mental handicap, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, veteran status, AIDS/HIV status, or age.
