Donor Relations Officer

WHRO • Norfolk, VA

3d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Donor Relations Officer is responsible for developing strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and donor prospects with special focus on five figure gifts to support WHRO’s programs and services.

Requirements

• Superior written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in database management and Microsoft Office.
• Passion for WHRO Public Media’s mission and have a deep understanding of the purposes and mission of public media.
• Ability to gather and analyze data and share findings.
• Ability to communicate effectively, drive consensus, and influence relationships at all levels.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Superior social skills allowing for professional interaction with donors and donor prospects
• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience, success and progressing responsibility in fundraising with a minimum of five years’ experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio of 150-200 donors and prospects, participating in regular portfolio review process and updating constituent records as appropriate.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward select major gift prospects and donors.
• Develop individual donor strategies and materials to renew and upgrade existing donors and acquire new donor gifts as well as legacy gifts.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of programming on all WHRO platforms and initiatives to create donor engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with development department and other employees throughout the company to create fundraising and outreach possibilities.
• Maintain schedule of face-to-face visits, as well as additional meaningful connections identified in donor plan, to steward existing donors and engage new donor prospects.
• Appear on air (FM and/or TV) during on-air fundraising campaigns.
• Manage annual donor stewardship events with the assistance of the major gifts team.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level