What are the responsibilities and job description for the Major Giving Officer position at Community Radio for Northern Colorado?

Job Description

Major Giving Officer

Pay Range : $100,000 – $125,000

Exempt : Yes

Full Time : Yes

Reports to : President & Chief Executive Officer

Summary :

The Major Giving Officer CRNC is a visionary professional responsible for building and managing a comprehensive major gifts program to support CRNC’s mission. This is a newly established program, requiring a proactive and dynamic individual to cultivate and engage a network of supporters. This position brings a passion for public media to CRNC and can use that passion to develop and cultivate positive relationships with donors which ultimately result in financial support.

Essential Functions :

Donor Portfolio Management

Develop and manage a personal portfolio of approximately 75-100 individual donors capable of giving $10,000 or more annually.
Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, tailoring approaches to align with donor interests and organizational goals.
Conduct 10-12 high-quality donor interactions monthly, including in-person meetings, phone calls, event engagement, and proposals.
Create and execute individualized donor strategies in collaboration with key CRNC staff and select board members.

Program Development and Capital Campaign Contributions

Design, build and grow the major gifts program, integrating best practices and innovative approaches.

Support the President & CEO in capital campaign efforts, including identifying and engaging potential campaign donors.

Design and present systems to support moves management and donor engagement strategies.

Responsible for all messaging to major donors including written and email solicitations.

Work closely with the President & CEO to schedule necessary joint meetings and / or provide dossiers on donors; collaborate on strategy.

Community and Board Engagement

Work with CRNC’s leadership team and board of directors to identify and engage key stakeholders on the Front Range and mountain communities such as Steamboat Springs, Breckenridge and Vail.

Attend and support board committee / full meetings as needed, providing updates and engaging board members in strategic fundraising efforts.

Event Coordination and Donor Stewardship

Develop and implement targeted major donor cultivation and stewardship events to foster engagement and loyalty.

Coordinate with CRNC leadership to create meaningful opportunities for individual major donors to connect with CRNC’s mission and impact.

Ensure timely and personalized donor stewardship, including impact reporting and recognition.

Administrative and Strategic Responsibilities

Create and manage an annual business plan and budget for the major gifts program.

Follow, enact and utilize CRNC’s strategic plan to secure funding.

Utilize donor research, CRM systems, industry best practices and data analysis to inform strategy and prioritize prospects.

Regularly evaluate program performance, adjusting strategies based on results and feedback. Prepare regular reports on progress and metrics to present to the President & CEO, and to the Board of Directors, when necessary.

Additional Responsibilities :

Assists President / CEO with board fundraising development.

Cultivates donor relationships with high level of personal communication through telephone, electronic, written communication.

Assists senior management with identifying potential funders for project funding opportunities, including grant writing.

Assists with on-air fundraising, as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge

Knowledge of prospect research and wealth screening tools.

Knowledge of and previous engagement of key stakeholders in the State of Colorado.

Experience with MailChimp or related software.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Thorough understanding of principles and methods used to promote and display the Organization.

Knowledge in donor prospecting and research.

Knowledge and experience in creating compelling fundraising proposals.

Knowledge of Blackbaud Raisers Edge software.

Skills

Attention to detail.

A sense of mission.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Passion and vision for public radio and its community service.

Excellent oral and written communication skills utilizing proper grammar.

Performs work professionally, with ethics and integrity, and maintain confidentiality when required.

Strong leadership skills.

Excellent time management skills.

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a passion for public media.

Abilities

Demonstrated ability to strategize, implement, and evaluate donor engagement and fundraising plans.

Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work.

The ability to develop and sustain strategic relationships with donors and partners.

Ability to multitask and manage competing responsibilities on a daily basis.

Ability to work collaboratively, providing advice and guidance based on Organization’s needs.

Works with little supervision and exercise good independent judgment.

A positive team member and maintains effective working relationships with employees and the community.

Motivated, engaged and committed to seeing a project through.

Demonstrates respect for the diverse constituencies of Community Radio for Northern Colorado (CRNC).

Commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Proven ability to maintain successful interpersonal relationships with contributors, volunteers, and staff.

Experience and Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, management or related field; additional fundraising training or certifications a plus.

Minimum three (3) years of experience in fundraising, with a proven track record in major gifts ($10,000 ).

Experience engaging boards of directors in fundraising initiatives.

Valid Colorado driver’s license.

Must reside in Colorado.

Bilingual in Spanish is helpful.

Experience in public media fundraising and familiarity with capital campaigns is highly desirable.

Proficiency with CRM systems, donor research tools, and project management software.

Physical Demands :

The employee frequently stands, walks, sits, uses hands and fingers, reaches and lifts with arms, climbs, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee is required to frequently lift up to 30 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The role requires occasional evening and weekend availability, as well as regional travel for donor meetings and events.

Work Environment :

The employee typically works indoors in a standard office environment but is required to travel to other locations for station events and donor meetings.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Community Radio for Northern Colorado’s (CRNC) mission is to strengthen our community by cultivating the mind and spirit - informing, inspiring, and entertaining. To fully live up to this mission, this position must strive to include diverse voices and amplify those from groups that are rarely heard in the media.

CRNC is an equal employment opportunity employer. We strive to make CRNC an example for other media organizations by modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization. CRNC’s DEI statement can be found here.

Working at CRNC :

CRNC cares deeply about our employees, and we understand that attracting, developing, and growing talent is key to our success and enhancing our impact. We value colleagues who will enhance our culture by bringing new ideas, diverse experiences, and talents to our dynamic workplace. Our goal is to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

CRNC’s dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion is reflective in our company. We are fully focused on equality of opportunity and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, national origin, experience, and all other fascinating characteristics that make us different.

Who Gets to Work Here :

We strive to recruit, hire, and create a team of employees that demonstrate these qualities :

Cultural Competency : A high level of cultural competency and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace expressed in both approach and experience.

Collaboration : Effective collaboration and an appreciation of teamwork. Someone who enjoys spending time with others and respects hearing other perspectives and points of view.

Honesty : Honesty is a vital quality for our employees. We expect employees to be truthful with other employees, as well as our customers and stakeholders.

Innovation : Examining content and connections through new and energizing viewpoints. Always seeking to improve how we serve the public by being a welcoming organization to new ideas and initiatives.

Inquisitiveness : Someone who is always striving to learn more and increase their knowledge and that will use the information gathered and skills practiced improving their work performance and relationships with co-workers.

Humility : People on our team should feel pride in their work, but not to the extent of becoming arrogant.

Respect : Acknowledge people’s lived experiences and diverse viewpoints.

About CRNC :

CRNC is a community-licensed public radio station, operated by Community Radio for Northern Colorado, Inc., a 501 (c) 3, Colorado non-profit organization.

The KUNC News Team is a group of dedicated journalists, who are committed to telling the stories of our diverse communities, reflecting the people who live in those communities, and amplifying their voices. We operate with a team mentality, creating engaging and relevant content focusing on internal and external collaboration and experimenting with content styles and distribution.

KUNC is a news and information staple within northern Colorado, serving numerous rural, mountain, and city communities for over 50 years.

Our non-commercial music service, The Colorado Sound, offers unique and diverse music discovery programming. We are based in Northern Colorado but heard throughout the state, across the country, and around the world. The Colorado Sound brings the spirit and soul of Colorado to our listeners through a cross-genre mix of new music, familiar favorites, and regional standouts.

KUNC, and The Colorado Sound, aim to strengthen our communities by cultivating the mind and spirit - informing, inspiring and entertaining. To fully live up to this mission, we strive to include diverse voices and amplify those from groups that are rarely heard from in the media.

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Salary : $10,000 - $125,000

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