Saw this Job Opening online
Thought someone on this board may be just right for this:
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Free Speech TV is seeking a Development Director to design and implement annual and multi-year fundraising plans that incorporate individual contributions, major gifts, and foundation funding. A significant part of the job entails coordination of the network’s on-air pledge drives, with complementary online, direct mail and telemarketing campaigns. The Development Director supervises a small development department staff.
Free Speech TV is an independent, non-profit network available in over 38 million US television homes and to millions more via www.freespeech.org and social media. The network broadcasts news programs like Democracy Now! and The Thom Hartmann Program, current affairs programs like Gay USA and eHarlem TV, and independently produced documentaries promoting social, economic, environmental and racial justice. Free Speech TV is based in the historic Five Points neighborhood in Denver, Colorado.
The Development Director’s specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Developing and implementing short- and long-term fundraising strategies;
Directing the fundraising activities of an established membership program, including on-air pledge drives, online giving, direct mail, and telemarketing;
Supporting efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts from individuals and foundations;
Projecting and monitoring department expenses and revenue; and
Supervising department staff, interns, and volunteers.
Qualifications
Five or more years of successful non-profit fundraising experience;
Experience leading small-gifts membership programs, and ideally on-air pledge drives;
Proven track record of securing major gifts from individuals and foundations;
Budgeting and fiscal management skills for projecting, tracking and meeting income targets;
Proficiency with Raiser's Edge or similar donor management software;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Strong organizational skills and an ability to administer numerous projects and deadlines effectively;
Experience supervising a small staff and working closely with others;
Familiarity with independent media and a passion for Free Speech TV's social change mission.
The Development Director is a full-time position that reports to the Executive Director and General Manager. Salary based on experience; benefits include health, dental and vision insurance and a generous holiday/vacation package. Free Speech TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively recruits women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and persons with diverse gender and sexual identities. April 1st start date anticipated. Send cover letter, writing sample and resumé to jobs@freespeech.org with "FSTV Development Director Search" in the subject line.
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I watch freespeechTV all the time.
Looks like I may be late in seeing this. But if you have the skills, it would be worth checking out.
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