Radio Membership Director

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Little Rock Public Radio Membership Director oversees and manages all membership campaigns and fundraising efforts to maintain and expand the membership base of Little Rock Public Radio. The Membership Director reports directly to the Director of Development and coordinates all efforts with the Little Rock Public Radio leadership team. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Associate’s degree plus two (2) years of experience in nonprofit development, membership, grant writing, for-profit sales, or other revenue-generating position
Knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience in designing and directing events or campaigns
Evidence of supervisory skills
Familiarity with the use of social media for fundraising and outreach
Affinity for public radio
Ability to work occasional nights and weekends
Ability to use a database management system
Ability to work in a website content management system

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field
Three (3) or more years of experience in development, marketing, public relations, volunteer management, or a related field

Responsibilities

Design and implement on-air membership campaigns, special events, and community service projects
Design and manage routine solicitations and specialized fundraising projects including but not limited to mid-level gift solicitation, capital campaigns, foundation grants, and planned giving solicitation campaigns by direct mail, email, social media, and telemarketing; and other fundraising projects
Develop and manage donor recognition, gift acknowledgment processes, and member communications, including use of social media
Host live fundraising breaks on the air and voice recorded announcements, as needed
Plan, design and implement special events/projects that provide additional funding, heighten awareness of the stations and/or serve the community in a significant way
Recruit, train and supervise staff and volunteers for membership and fundraising efforts and community outreach projects
Serve as liaison with the Friends of KLRE/KUAR and its Board of Directors, including contacting members, scheduling meetings, helping recruit new Board members, coordinating committee work, and advising the Board
Supervise database management, assuring that station leadership receives timely and meaningful reports
Work with the station leadership team on strategic planning and setting station policies
Perform other duties as assigned