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rTri States Public Radio Development Director

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rCategory: rrAdministrative, Professional & Staff Positions

rDepartment: WIUM RADIO

rLocations: Macomb, IL

rPosted: Mar 11, 2024

rCloses: Open Until Filledr

rType: FT - Continuous

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About Western Illinois University:

Recognized as a \"Best Midwestern College\" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 7,600 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: May 1, 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Development Director will report to the TSPR General Manager. Provides overall leadership for the station\'s fundraising program, develops corporate and individual support for TSPR; sets annual fundraising goals and meets those goals, solicits program underwriting and other corporate support, plan and direct individual giving, including semi-annual fundraising drives, planned gifts and capital campaigns. Development Director will also promote TSPR programs and activities and plan and execute fundraising/outreach events, coordinates production of external communication to listeners and members, writes press releases, feature articles, ads and on-air promos. Development Director is responsible for donor stewardship and appreciation.

RANK & SALARY: Salary Competitive. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor\'s Degree required
• Demonstrated success in non-profit fundraising
• Exceptionally strong oral and written communication skills
• An understanding of and belief in the mission of public broadcasting
• A passion for relationship building
• The ability to coordinate with and motivate staff to reach fundraising goals
• Willingness to explore and develop digital communication with donors and potential donors
• Extensive regional travel is necessary, valid driver\'s license is required
• The ability to keep abreast of the latest trends in public media fundraising and industry
• Evening and weekend work is required
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, including department planning and goal setting
• Computer proficiency applicable to the position is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using donor databases and prospect management software.
• Previous public media fundraising experience
• Knowledge and skills pertaining to gift planning, mid and major donor-giving programs
• Marketing or outside sales experience, including copywriting experience

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Information:

THE DEPARTMENT: Tri States Public Radio is an outreach service of the College of Fine Arts and Communication at Western Illinois University. TSPR provides information and entertainment of the highest possible caliber to enrich and engage the public, enhance quality of life, and meet the diverse needs of people in west central Illinois, southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri. Tri States Public Radio endorses and is guided by the Public Media Code of Integrity. Tri States Public Radio is the region\'s voice for award-winning National Public Radio news and locally produced programming. Listeners enjoy classical music, as well as the uniquely American sounds of jazz and folk music. TSPR is the area\'s premier public radio service, catering to a growing group of discriminating listeners.

THE UNIVERSITY:

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Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU\'s traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL:

Western\'s traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a