Chief Development Officer

3 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Public Media Full time

About Chicago Public Media

Chicago Public Media is a leading non-profit news organization that serves the community with fact-based, objective news and information. As a mission-driven organization, we aspire to become the essential and most trusted news source that Chicago turns to each day for understanding the people, events, and ideas that shape our community.

We are home to WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times, two renowned brands that serve more than 2 million people weekly across broadcast, print, and digital platforms. Our team of award-winning journalists asks tough questions, digs deep for answers, and exposes truths that spark change and foster understanding.

We are seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead all fundraising efforts on behalf of Chicago Public Media. The successful candidate will develop a strategic plan to maintain and increase philanthropic revenue, ensuring the achievement of annual and long-term goals for major gifts, foundations, planned giving, annual fundraising events, and corporate giving.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the execution of comprehensive, diversified, and integrated fundraising activities that maximize financial growth

• Create new strategies to increase and diversify revenue, including an increase in the number of donors and giving per donor

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive Officer on fundraising objectives and contribute as a member of the leadership team on the development and implementation of strategic revenue-generating plans

• Maximize the participation and impact of the Board of Directors by building relationships that advance the fundraising objectives of Chicago Public Media

• Manage a select donor portfolio of top prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations, and develop and sustain relationships that increase financial support

• Recruit, train, manage, and nurture fundraising staff through goal-setting, mentorship, evaluation, and recognition

• Coordinate with public broadcasting leaders on best practices and opportunities for collaboration

• Participate in the development of strategic objectives to grow audience and drive revenue from multi-platform activities

• Work with events, communications, digital, and content teams to find opportunities to add value to the donor experience

• Prepare and monitor the annual development budget, oversee contributed revenue and expenses, projections, and forecasting

• Synthesize fundraising data into comprehensive reports for senior management

Requirements

• Passion for public media and a commitment to the belief that a shared, independent, and trusted public media space remains central to an effective and informed democracy

• Ability to lead and thrive in all major fundraising functions, including major gifts, foundations, data management, budget administration, marketing, and communications

• Ability to build meaningful and trusted relationships with donors, with a preference for individuals with knowledge of the Chicago philanthropic landscape

• Ability to articulate and execute a fundraising vision for Chicago Public Media to internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to communicate clearly and without ambiguity to diverse audiences internally and externally as an advocate for public media and for the objectives and goals of Chicago Public Media

• High level of cultural competency and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace

• Desire to work as a member of a team, work across internal and external stakeholders, and strategically partner with and support the CEO, Board of Directors, other leaders, and the development team in identifying fundraising opportunities and strategies

• Experience as a visible and effective leader and the ability to recognize and nurture talent while building and retaining a successful team

• Ability to develop and maintain financial projections and budgets

• High level of competency with technology, an aptitude for mastering new technology, and an ability to develop a unified vision for the CRM system

What We Offer

Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we actively seek and welcome people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team. We offer a broad and generous benefits package, including 6 weeks fully paid family leave, high-quality medical, dental, and vision plans at an affordable cost, a 403(b) retirement plan with a company match, and generous paid time off, including starting with 3 weeks' vacation and 4 personal days.

We believe dedication to a great workplace includes supporting our employees and their families. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across our brands, WBEZ 91.5 FM, Chicago Sun-Times, and Vocalo 91.1 FM, in our staff, and in our work. We are fully focused on equality of opportunity and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, experience, and all other fascinating characteristics that make us different.

At Chicago Public Media, we care deeply about our employees as we know attracting, developing, and growing talent is key to our success and enhancing our impact. Our culture is one where collaboration, ideas, and innovation are encouraged. We value colleagues who will enhance our culture by bringing new ideas, diverse experiences, and talents to our dynamic workplace.

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