Annual Giving Officer

As a WBUR’s Annual Giving Officer, you will be responsible for growing unrestricted giving through the acquisition, renewal, and increased giving of WBUR’s Mid-Level Donors (those giving $500-$1,499 annually).

One of two Annual Giving Officers, you will hold a portfolio of 700+ current donors and prospects, building relationships to progress donors from WBUR’s Membership annual giving program to the mid-level program. You will be a member of our Membership & Development Team and report to our Senior Fundraising Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

• Secure new, renewed, or increased funding from individuals through online giving, direct mail and digital campaigns, special events, and direct proposals.
• Steward donors with appropriate recognition and engagement opportunities throughout the year, including gift acknowledgements, regular communication, station tours and events.
• Effectively move mid-level donors through the pipeline, working with Membership and Development, and other teams as appropriate

Communications & Data Management

• Leverage fundraising systems to effectively manage and analyze donor information
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in utilizing the fundraising systems to optimize tasks, goals and decision making
• Utilize email announcements, acknowledgements and solicitations to advance donors relationships.
• Effectively communicate with donors, both in writing and verbally. This includes being able to craft messages, and handle inquiries or concerns professionally.
• Track donor information, meet deadlines, manage communication schedules in coordination with fundraising events or activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

(1-3+ years experience)

• A genuine passion for WBUR’s cause and mission
• Strong communication skills
• A collaborative work style
• Exceptional organizational skills, an ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Experience working in membership or development and understanding of the development process and stewardship preferred
• Database experience, particularly in Salesforce, is a plus

ABOUT WBUR & THE OPPORTUNITY

WBUR is Boston’s NPR and a public media leader, producing exceptional journalism on-air, online, on-demand, and in real life. Our mission is to produce high-quality journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection, and community for an expanding circle of people. WBUR is member-supported and licensed to Boston University.

WBUR is brimming with talent and ambition. Our colleagues work hard, strive for excellence, value truth, creativity, diverse perspectives, and open debate. Our culture is warm and welcoming — no matter what your role is — we work hard to ensure that everyone feels like they belong. On top of that people are both respectful and passionate about the work we do.

We’ve got exciting plans to keep innovating and building WBUR for the future. It’s a place to do meaningful work with interesting people and to learn and grow along the way.

We offer our employees both hybrid and in-office work arrangements. We also offer:

Health and Well Being Benefits including Gender Affirming Healthcare

Paid Time Off, Holidays & Intersession

Tuition Remission and Professional Development through Boston University