Major Gifts Development Associate
About The Position
NMPBS seeks an exceptional, relationship-driven fundraising professional to serve as Major Gifts Officer and help build a strong and sustainable future for NMPBS in New Mexico. This position will cultivate meaningful, long-term relationships with individuals who believe deeply in the power of NMPBS to inform, educate, inspire, and serve our communities. Through thoughtful prospect identification, personal engagement, strategic cultivation, face-to-face solicitation, and exemplary stewardship, the Major Gifts Officer will inspire significant philanthropic investment in NMPBS. The position will manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, develop individualized strategies for each relationship, and work closely with the Director of Development to identify opportunities to increase support and expand the station’s major gifts pipeline. This is an opportunity for an accomplished fundraiser to make a meaningful difference at a pivotal moment for NMPBS, helping translate the generosity and commitment of our supporters into lasting impact for New Mexicans.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working as a major gift, special gift, or planned giving officer at a public media station
- Experience cultivating and soliciting multi-year commitments totaling six figures from individuals or families
- Experience managing high-level relationships with individuals and families of significant philanthropic capacity
Responsibilities
- Cultivate meaningful, long-term relationships with individuals who believe deeply in the power of NMPBS to inform, educate, inspire, and serve our communities.
- Inspire significant philanthropic investment in NMPBS through thoughtful prospect identification, personal engagement, strategic cultivation, face-to-face solicitation, and exemplary stewardship.
- Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects.
- Develop individualized strategies for each relationship.
- Work closely with the Director of Development to identify opportunities to increase support and expand the station’s major gifts pipeline.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
