KPBS Mid-level Development Officer

San Diego State University Research Foundation•San Diego, CA

12d•$75,000 - $87,000•Hybrid

About The Position

KPBS serves the greater San Diego community through television, radio, and digital programming. Licensed to San Diego State University, KPBS advances the university’s educational and community-service mission through programming for local audiences and content about San Diego distributed nationwide. The Development Division manages and grows major, mid-level, planned, endowment, campaign, and annual membership gifts at the Producers Club level and above. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Mid-Level Development Officer manages a portfolio of current and prospective mid-level members, currently defined as donors giving $600–$5,000 annually. The officer identifies donor capacity, deepens engagement, and increases philanthropic support from the membership pool. In partnership with Development, Membership, and other organizational teams, the position cultivates donor relationships and builds a pipeline from Membership to Major Gifts, connecting donors’ interests with opportunities to support KPBS’s mission and programs. The work is divided among fundraising (80%), operations and administration (10%), and other assigned duties (10%). The successful candidate must be able to attend events on nights and weekends. Candidates must reside in California within a commutable distance of SDSU at the time of hire. Employment is contingent on satisfactory background-check clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Nonprofit Management, Communications, or Business; additional experience may substitute year for year.
At least two years of progressively responsible experience.
Demonstrated philanthropic fundraising experience, including successful donor cultivation and gift solicitation.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service and build relationships with donors, colleagues, and external partners.
Knowledge of and commitment to public media and KPBS programming.
Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and coordinate donor engagement and information sharing.
Knowledge of CRM systems and databases.
Knowledge of fundraising principles, strategies, and best practices for donor engagement, cultivation, stewardship, and revenue growth.
Initiative and strong interpersonal skills to advance objectives.
Strong grammar, composition, and attention to detail when drafting correspondence.
Ability to plan, manage, and complete projects on time, within budget, and within established scope.
Ability to maintain data integrity through accurate, transparent, and timely reporting of stewardship activities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and project timelines effectively, exercise sound judgment, and meet critical deadlines.
Knowledge of and ability to follow established protocols and operational guidelines.
Cultural competency and sensitivity when engaging with diverse stakeholders.
Must reside in California within a commutable distance of SDSU at the time of hire.
Must receive satisfactory clearance following a background check, including a criminal record check.
Must be able to attend events on nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, development, or a related field.
Experience with membership or fundraising program management, donor communication strategies, and stewardship plans.
Familiarity with major gifts programs, public media fundraising, and donor cultivation events.
Proven experience cultivating and stewarding mid-level and annual donor relationships.
Proficiency with donor management databases and fundraising software.
Understanding of philanthropic practices, donor demographics, and motivations for giving, with familiarity in specialized financial reporting.
Experience achieving measurable fundraising outcomes in an organization with an annual operating budget exceeding $20 million.

Responsibilities

Manage a tiered portfolio of 400–600 current and prospective mid-level members, using planned touchpoints and timely communications to retain donors and increase giving.
Develop and achieve portfolio revenue goals, monitor giving trends, and forecast revenue for sustained growth.
Cultivate and steward current and prospective donors through phone, email, meetings, and other engagement channels to strengthen relationships, increase support, meet revenue goals, and improve the donor experience.
Deepen engagement through in-person stewardship, including participation in Producers Club activities and other donor and community events.
Ensure donor-centric communications across solicitation, acknowledgement, stewardship, and customer-service materials.
Participate in writing, editing, image sourcing, and content approval.
Work with department leadership to analyze financial trends, key performance indicators, and testing results, using data to inform strategy and strengthen relationships and revenue.
Maintain accurate, updated donor records by documenting outreach, interactions, email communications, and donor information.
Understand KPBS programs and initiatives and communicate the organization’s mission and impact to donors and prospects.
Collaborate with Development, Membership, and cross-functional partners to coordinate donor engagement, share information, and advance organizational and fundraising goals.
Attend events and represent KPBS in the community in support of donor cultivation, stewardship, and organizational initiatives.
Monitor fundraising trends, particularly public media giving trends, and continue learning about effective fundraising approaches and solutions.
Assist with strategic initiatives and projects as needed.

Benefits

Access to campus facilities and staff perks, a weekly farmers market, eateries, community events, and entertainment.
Hybrid schedule and remote-work flexibility options, varying by position.
10 vacation days, one personal day, and 13 holidays off, including four or more days off over winter break.
Local employee discounts and discounts on attractions, entertainment, restaurants, and memberships.
Opportunity drawings for SDSU basketball games, concerts, and other events.
Free wellness classes and programs.
On-site childcare at a discounted rate, subject to availability.
Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits.
Sick leave accruals and paid leave options.
Matching and voluntary retirement savings plan.