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Assistant Director of Development

Job ID: 37456

Location: Tampa, FL

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Position Details

Dept Number/Name: 0-0603-000 / University Advancement

College Division: Univ Advnc-Univ Advancement

Salary Plan: Administrative

Job Code/Title: 9561 / Asst Director of Development

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Position Number: 00012858

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

WUSF is a comprehensive public media organization that operates WUSF 89.7, an NPR news radio station, and all-classical music radio station, WSMR 89.1 & 103.9, and provides digital content online, through newsletters, podcasts, and social media and serves a weekly broadcast audience of greater than 350,000. WUSF is a department of the University of South Florida, with 89 employees and a budget of $11 million, and provides internships to students. WUSF's main studios are on the USF Tampa campus, with a broadcast and music performance studio on the USFSM campus and an office and news production studio on the USFSP campus.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development for WUSF, this position serves as a key member of WUSF's major gifts team by directing the initiatives to inspire continuing support through the Leadership Giving Program, defined as those individuals’ making gifts of $1,000 and above. The Development Officer coordinates with colleagues to cultivate, solicit, and steward increasingly generous support from hundreds of Cornerstone and Leadership Society donors. The Development Officer serves as a liaison for WUSF and WSMR Cornerstone members, coordinates communication and engagement initiatives for Leadership Society and Legacy Society donors to WUSF, and facilitates the program charged with growing support at leadership annual giving levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the processes around the cultivation and solicitation of donors and prospects making annual and event sponsorship gifts of $1,000 and above to WUSF. In close cooperation with WUSF major gifts and membership staff, the Development Officer serves as primary liaison for WUSF's Cornerstone and Legacy members. Work closely with Membership to maximize the annual fundraising plan during pledge drives and year-round to coordinate activities around cornerstone sustainers, renewals, and thank yous. Work effectively in a variety of software systems to drive donor-centered work, especially Allegiance, the CRM, Basecamp, and Mailchimp.

Strengthen and proactively manage Leadership, Legacy and Cornerstone donor’s programs to maximize donor engagement and retention for WUSF through planned and personalized outreach. This work is varied and deeply collaborative. It involves working closely with the Senior Director of Development and WUSF Major Gifts team, WUSF Special Events and Digital Services staff, and USF Foundation colleagues in Communications, Annual Giving, Gift Planning, and Donor Relations.

Develop and implement materials in support of fundraising activities such as crafting letters, updating brochures, facilitating digital communications, and personalized touch points throughout the year.

Perform other development-related duties as assigned by Senior Director of Development.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of experience related to development or other appropriate professional experience.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.

PREFERRED:

Knowledge of donor management software including Allegiance and the CRM. Fundraising experience. Event experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING:

Experience working in relational databases, Office suite of products, and project management experience. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

USF Tampa

Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 37456

Posting Date: 7/17/2024

Posting End Date: 7/31/2024

How To Apply

For full description and to apply, please go to Access Careers@USF at https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/index.aspx and enter 37456 under Search Jobs.

About WUSF

WUSF is a comprehensive public media organization that operates an NPR news and jazz radio station [WUSF, 89.7-FM] and an all-classical music radio station [WSMR, 89.1-FM and 103.9-FM], and provides digital content online, through newsletters, podcasts and social media and serves a weekly audience of greater than 350,000. It is a department of the University of South Florida, with 70 employees and a budget of $12 million and provides paid internships to students. WUSF’s main studios are on the USF Tampa campus, with a broadcast and music performance studio on the USFSM campus and an office and news production studio on the USFSP campus.

About USF

WUSF Public Media is a division of the University Communications and Marketing department consisting of three strategic business units; WUSF 89.7, WSMR and IntellisMedia. WUSF Public Media serves the university by providing the community with news, information and entertainment programming that informs and enriches their daily lives and is engaged in educational work in the community. WUSF Public Media provides students with learning and personal growth opportunities through formal classes and internships and informal hands-on experiences.

How To Claim Veteran's Preference

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.

Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination.

Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted/removed.

For information on obtaining a DD 214 click here or call 1-866-272-6272.

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