LEADERSHIP ANNUAL GIVING OFFICER, WBUR Development at InsideHigherEd

LEADERSHIP ANNUAL GIVING OFFICER, WBUR DevelopmentJob Description LEADERSHIP ANNUAL GIVING OFFICER, WBUR Development Category Charles River Campus --> Professional Job Location BOSTON, MA, United States Tracking Code 25500975171210 Posted Date 12/10/2025 Salary Grade Grade 48 Expected Hiring Range Minimum $71,925.00 Expected Hiring Range Maximum $93,375.00 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Type Full-Time/Regular WBUR is Boston's NPR and a public media leader, producing exceptional journalism on-air, online, on-demand, and in real life. Our mission is to produce high-quality journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection, and community for an expanding circle of people. WBUR is member-supported and licensed to Boston University.WBUR is brimming with talent and ambition. Our colleagues work hard, strive for excellence, value truth, creativity, diverse perspectives, and open debate. Our culture is warm and welcoming - no matter what your role is - we work hard to ensure that everyone feels like they belong. On top of that people are both respectful and passionate about the work we do.We've got exciting plans to keep innovating and building WBUR for the future. It's a place to do meaningful work with interesting people and to learn and grow along the way.WBUR is in the midst of a comprehensive campaign that will enable us to invest in content, people and innovation. As a WBUR Leadership Annual Giving Officer, you will be responsible for identifying and implementing strategies to grow unrestricted giving through the acquisition, renewal, and increased giving of WBUR's Murrow Society Donors (those giving $1,500 or more annually.)One of three Leadership Annual Giving Officers, you will hold a portfolio of current donors and prospects, building relationships to progress donors from WBUR's Membership annual giving program to the major gifts program. You will report to our Director of Leadership Giving.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Donor Cultivation & Stewardship Secure new, renewed, or increased funding from individuals through online giving, direct mail and digital campaigns, special events, meetings (on-site and off-site) and direct proposals. Steward donors with appropriate recognition and engagement opportunities throughout the year, including gift acknowledgements, regular communication, station tours and events. Effectively move leadership annual donors through the pipeline, working with membership, planned giving and major gifts teams as appropriate Donor Strategy Partner with Associate Director of Data & Donor Strategy to develop, implement and refine donor engagement strategy, including for monthly sustaining members. Work with Associate Director of Data & Donor Strategy to analyze program results data to refine and increase return on investment. Communications & Data Management Draft compelling, donor-focused, and high-quality communications, such as email announcements, acknowledgements and solicitations. Prepare event briefings and prospect biographies on a regular basis. Maintain information on assigned constituents and prospects in Salesforce 1Required Skills QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and 3-5+ years' experience. Self-motivated with demonstrated success working in development and understanding of the development process and stewardship. Exceptional organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple tasks. Strong writer with a keen attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a collaborative work style Able to handle confidential information with care and sensitivity. Database experience, particularly in Salesforce, is a plus. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Required SkillsJob Location: BOSTON, MAPosition Type: Full-Time/RegularSalary Grade: $71,925.00-$93,375.00To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316189Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-1fa5021bbd81d84cb31d2652952d8ab4