MPT Major Gift Officer

Broadcasting • Baltimore County, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Maryland Public Television (MPT) is a public television network broadcasting across Maryland, the District of Columbia, and parts of surrounding states. As Maryland's only statewide broadcaster, MPT is headquartered in Owings Mills and is a member of PBS, producing local and national TV programs and digital content. The Major Gifts Officer will enhance MPT's presence within the philanthropic community by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and planned gift prospects. This role focuses on gifts of $25,000 or more and involves close collaboration with board volunteers and senior staff to support fundraising efforts for the MPT Foundation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in non-profit development.
• Possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland, as duties require the operation of a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• A proven track record of personally soliciting and closing gifts of $25,000 or more.
• Demonstrated ability to fundraise during periods of organizational change, including experience articulating complex funding needs (such as the shift from public to private support).
• Experience with "moves management" models and using donor databases to prioritize outreach to a high volume of potential supporters.
• A strong belief in the mission of MPT and the importance of public media as a vital community resource.
• Superior interpersonal skills, including being an enthusiastic team player and active listener who works well with a wide range of internal and external constituents.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and the highest professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of prospective donors with the capacity to make current gifts of $25,000+.
• Strengthen the Leadership Society (annual donors of $1,200+) by developing strategies to move mid-level donors of $5,000+ into major gift portfolios.
• Engage with the MPT Foundation Board to support the strategic direction of revenue replacement efforts.
• Strategically increase membership in the MPT Foundation’s Legacy Society by soliciting donors for planned gifts and estate commitments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees