Required Experience:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in legal, finance, business administration or related field preferred
3+ years of direct fundraising experience – specifically major and/or planned gifts
A combination of education and experience will be considered
A passion for public media
Experience in major donor cultivation and solicitation
Understanding of and commitment to the Orange County and greater Southern California communities
Ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion, and compliance with PBS SoCal and AFP ethics policies and standards
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Successful track record of developing strong cultivation and solicitation strategies
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects
Experience in prospect research techniques and resources
Highly organized and motivated
Technologically savvy, with fluent use of business software systems including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and fundraising CRMs (Raiser’s Edge, preferred)
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is also required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The working conditions are primarily office or home environment setting. However, the position will require off-site travel within Los Angeles, CA and/or Orange County, CA to donors and/or other such locations as necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer
PBS SoCal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Duties / Expectations:
Major Gifts Officer
Public Media Group of Southern California
3080 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
$100,000 - $110,000 a year - Full-time
Skills
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Education
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Full job description
Position Title: Major Gifts Officer
Department: Advancement
Supervisor: Senior Director, Principal & Major Gifts
Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid)
Compensation: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 /annually
Work with a Purpose!
PBS SoCal is looking for an experienced fundraising professional to join our organization. If you have a passion for fundraising and a strong interest in Public Media, then submit your cover letter and resume today!
About PBS SoCal
PBS SoCal tells stories that matter through original programs that reflect the diversity of the region and the full schedule of trusted PBS SoCal programs. Our content channels are available for free on internet-connected screens, including six local broadcast channels and one national satellite channel.
A donor-supported community institution, PBS SoCal sparks the sharing of ideas at in-person cultural events and community conversations as well as delivers social impact through services that prepare our most vulnerable children for school.
Job Overview
This regular, full-time, exempt position will report to the Senior Director, Principal & Major Gifts. The Major Gifts Officer will cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors, primarily in Orange County, in an effort to increase their involvement and support of PBS SoCal’s services and the organization’s mission. The Major Gifts Officer must regularly use independence and discretion in the execution of duties with limited supervision.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
65% Donor Management
Manage and develop a portfolio of approximately 125-150 prospects and donors based in the Orange County area, serving as a key position in driving relationship-centered fundraising efforts
Responsible for the identification, qualification, stewardship, cultivation and solicitation of prospects and donors in support of PBS SoCal’s general operations, individual programs and the organization’s initiatives
Achieve annual performance metrics and funding goals – to be set annually
Partner and collaborate with department leadership to determine stewardship, cultivation and solicitation strategies
Create donor correspondence, briefings, proposals, updates and other donor communications that reflect and align with fundraising goals
Document donor contacts (e.g. visits, calls, emails and mailings) in constituent management system following detailed and established protocols
Compose timely Contact Reports (including Next Steps) after donor visits
Regularly communicate with donors in person, by phone, mail, email or other communication, and document conversations
Develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with colleagues and across the organization as a whole
Attend fundraising activities and events (assist when needed)
20% Donor Strategy and Planning
Initiate and implement donor strategies to encourage giving
Collaborate with fellow MGOs on the development of fundraising strategies
Actively participate in meetings (team, department, organization, other)
15% Administrative
Create and prepare materials for donors
Track and report on major gift progress
Actively pursue professional learning and growth regarding PBS SoCal and the PBS system, as well as emerging trends in public media
Other duties as assigned
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