WXPN Individual Giving Officer at WXPN in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

The Individual Giving Officer is an essential member of the WXPN Development Team, executing all revenue-generating activities for individual donors in the segments of leadership annual giving ($1,500+) and major donors in support of the stations non-profit public service.

The Individual Giving Officer is a seasoned professional who will contribute directly to fundraising strategies that maintain and increase revenue across both operational and special giving from donors. They should have the ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and outside of the station, as well as a positive growth mindset, and a self-directed approach to their work.

Job Responsibilities:

Overseen by the Director of Development, the Individual Giving Officer will help to generate, plan, and execute all aspects of fundraising activity for individuals in the Leadership Annual, Major Giving, and Planned Giving categories as defined by WXPN.

This includes:

Portfolio Management:

Manage the renewal cycle for WXPNs leadership annual giving levels and solicit renewals, upgrades, and additional gifts, meeting financial benchmarks. (20%)

Oversee a portfolio of major donors. Identify and solicit giftsboth personally and in partnership with the General Manager, Associate General Manager, and Director of Developmentrelated to non-operational fundraising priorities, such as project-specific initiatives or special funds. (20%)

Schedule and attend visits (in-person or virtually) with donors and prospects on average of 8 times per month, minimum. Keep up substantial email, phone, or other type of contact as preferred, to maintain positive and open relationships with the portfolio of donors. (15%)

Maintain a list of donor prospects, generated from the membership pipeline, prospect research, and other available resources. (5%)

Stewardship and Donor Engagement

Oversee the proper stewardship of donors with impact-related reporting, thank you gifts, events, or tailored opportunities as appropriate. (10%)

Manage the Reverb Society, WXPNs stewardship group for Planned Giving donorsmaintain robust prospect and invitation practices and organize any online or event-specific opportunities they may receive as benefits. (10%)

Team Collaboration and Supervision

Serve as a dashed-line supervisor of the Development Associate. Assign, oversee, and benchmark progress on their administrative job functions as related to the Major and leadership annual giving donor portfolios, which comprises 50% of their time. This role is in partnership with the Membership Manager, to whom the Development Associate formally reports. (10%)

Participate in the life of the Development team and the WXPN staff as a collaborative and invested partner. Contribute in meaningful ways to team meetings; solicit and offer encouragement and feedback; and serve as a positive and productive team player. (5%)

Other duties as assigned (5%)

Qualifications

BA/BS and 3 to 5 years of experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must be familiar with Non-Profit Development best practices and infrastructure, and have an interest in maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of trends in the field. Demonstrated success with soliciting contributions from individuals is required.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to think strategically, problem solve creatively, and be flexible to new information or opportunities. They would possess excellent communications skillsin person as well as in writing. They can reliably and proactively manage a significant workload under pressure and have the time management skills to meet deadlines and financial goals as required. This job from time to time requires night or weekend work.

Must include cover letter with application.

Pay Range

51824.00 - 72500.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidates qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Hybrid Eligible

How To Apply

Formal application for this position MUST be made through the University of Pennsylvania Online Employment System.

Only applications that include BOTH a cover letter and resume will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

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