WGVU Director of Development

This WGVU senior leadership position will lead revenue development strategy for all areas of individual, corporate, and foundation giving and grants for WGVU Public Media.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to development team and student workers.
• Develop strategies and set departmental objectives to reach station fundraising goals in Membership, Grants, Major and Mid-Level, Corporate, and Foundation giving and overall strategic plan.
• Build and maintain relationships with key community constituents. Develop and manage department budget and reports.
• Explore and develop new revenue opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with other departments across the station to ensure proper levels of support for fundraising efforts.
• Manage major and planned giving program to ensure revenue growth.
• Work with Marketing and Promotions Department to build a promotional schedule to support development efforts and work with the cross-functional team to ensure that station fundraising priorities are being met.
• Serve as member of the WGVU senior leadership team, responsible for helping to set the mission, vision, and values for WGVU Public Media.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Minimum of eight to ten (8-10) years of fundraising experience.
• Two (2) years of experience managing and supervising teams in related field.
• Ability to manage and maintain assigned budgets and reports.
• Familiarity with Public Media.
• Experience soliciting major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Experience with various computer software applications (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work within a collaborative multiplatform culture and environment.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and work self-sufficiently with little direction when required.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work on location as needed.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Master’s degree in business, non-profit, or related field.
• Knowledge of Allegiance Fundraising CRM and/or Raisers Edge NXT.
• Experience in Public Media.

Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting salary of $95,000; commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources, and tuition waiver, effective on the date of hire.

Campus: Pew Campus, downtown Grand Rapids

How to Apply: Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Terri Kenney, kenneyt@gvsu.edu. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Deadline:

Application review begins April 7, 2025. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/.