Major Gifts Officer

Public Media Group of Southern California•Burbank, CA

2d•$125,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

PBS SoCal tells stories that matter through original programs that reflect the diversity of the region and the full schedule of trusted PBS and PBS SoCal programs. Our content channels are available for free on internet-connected screens through the PBS and PBS KIDS App, as well as seven local broadcast channels including PBS SoCal and PBS SoCal Plus. A donor-supported community institution, PBS SoCal sparks the sharing of ideas at in-person cultural events and community conversations as well as delivers social impact through services that prepare our most vulnerable children for school.

Requirements

3+ years of direct fundraising experience – specifically major and/or planned gifts
A passion for public media
Experience in major donor cultivation and solicitation
Understanding of and commitment to the Orange County and greater Southern California communities
Ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion, and compliance with PBS SoCal and AFP ethics policies and standards
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Successful track record of developing strong cultivation and solicitation strategies
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects
Experience in prospect research techniques and resources
Highly organized and motivated
Technologically savvy, with fluent use of business software systems including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and fundraising CRMs (Raiser’s Edge, preferred)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in legal, finance, business administration or related field preferred
A combination of education and experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Manage and develop a portfolio of approximately 125-150 prospects and donors based in the Orange County area, serving as a key position in driving relationship-centered fundraising efforts
Responsible for the identification, qualification, stewardship, cultivation and solicitation of prospects and donors in support of PBS SoCal’s general operations, individual programs and the organization’s initiatives
Achieve annual performance metrics and funding goals – to be set annually
Partner and collaborate with department leadership to determine stewardship, cultivation and solicitation strategies
Create donor correspondence, briefings, proposals, updates and other donor communications that reflect and align with fundraising goals
Document donor contacts (e.g. visits, calls, emails and mailings) in constituent management system following detailed and established protocols
Compose timely Contact Reports (including Next Steps) after donor visits
Regularly communicate with donors in person, by phone, mail, email or other communication, and document conversations
Develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with colleagues and across the organization as a whole
Attend fundraising activities and events (assist when needed)
Initiate and implement donor strategies to encourage giving
Collaborate with fellow MGOs on the development of fundraising strategies
Actively participate in meetings (team, department, organization, other)
Create and prepare materials for donors
Track and report on major gift progress
Actively pursue professional learning and growth regarding PBS SoCal and the PBS system, as well as emerging trends in public media
Other duties as assigned