Job description

Washburn University is accepting applications for a Director, Development and Donor Engagement for KTWU.

Why Washburn?

Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student. We seek to create a work environment and organizational culture that reflect the core values of the institution. We strive to ensure a campus climate that supports the success of every employee. At Washburn, we offer a supportive leadership team, competitive wages, and an excellent benefits program to support a healthy work/life balance.

Our benefits include:

· the University will contribute an amount equal to 10% of base pay into an employee's defined contribution plan after completing one year of service in a benefits-eligible position

· eligible employees may officially enroll in University courses for credit or audit without paying tuition and fees

· dental, medical, vision, life insurance, and long/short-term disability insurance, and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts offered

· employees may visit the University Health Services for minor illnesses for no charge

· employees have free use of the Student Wellness and Recreational Center (No more fitness club fees!)

· employees are provided free parking and 10 or more days of paid holidays as designated by the Board of Regents

Essential Job Functions of Position

The Director of Development and Donor Engagement serves as the primary fundraising executive for KTWU.

1. As primary fundraising executive for KTWU, works closely with the General Manager and station departments, applying knowledge of FCC, CPB, PBS and IRS rules relative to fundraising activities. Work closely with the KTWU General Manager to ensure that the station's financial and budgetary obligations are met, recommending and assisting in developing revenue budgets for the station.

2. Plans and directs the implementation of KTWU fundraising campaigns, member events, community events and activities, incorporating new technologies, community partnerships and strategic alliances with businesses, organizations, other media organizations, etc.; working in consultation with the General Manager and involving KTWU team members throughout the process to ensure successful implementation of all activities and optimal support of KTWU goals.
Oversees donor engagement opportunities and ensures a nurturing and responsive environment for all KTWU donors. Manages volunteer involvement and engagement within all departments of KTWU.

3. Directs, supervises and evaluates the performance of the development team. Monitor events and activities such as on-air fundraising, viewer membership drives, annual fundraising events like the KTWU golf tournament and Women on Wheels car show, annual giving campaigns, major giving, corporate gifts and underwriting, and offer recommendations and guidance to staff as necessary or consulted to ensure successful completion of activities and professional performance. Secure financial, human, and technical resources to support events and activities. Screen, interview and recommend hire as vacancies occur. Provide team-building, guidance and mentorship as necessary to improve and enhance the performance of the Development team.

Recruits, hires, trains, schedules and evaluates the performance and effectiveness of assigned staff to maximize employee performance and facilitate professional growth. Provides feedback and professional development opportunities. As the team leader and motivator, maintains a healthy, fair, and inclusive work environment by promoting diversity and exercising teamwork and collaboration. Actively promotes a professional workplace culture of mutual respect and collegiality for all members of the institution. Works to build positive and cooperative relationships with staff, encouraging them to work toward individual and departmental goals. Encourages the pursuit of professional development opportunities among staff to enrich employee performance and job satisfaction and bring new ideas and technologies to KTWU.

4. As a liaison with the Public Broadcasting Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Washburn Endowment Association and other community organizations, foundations and funding sources, coordinate the logistics of receiving and transferring funds received through gifts and grants. Serves as a spokesperson for the station, serves as on-air talent, speaks to civic groups at conferences and committees, interacts with the public on behalf of KTWU and the General Manager, and assists in the station's public relations effort. Accepts items for auction, pledges, payments for such things as auction items, underwriting, and pledges; and otherwise assists and supports other departments and staff during special events, unavailability of other staff, etc., to ensure the station's success in all endeavors.

5. The Director of Development and Donor Engagement wilt establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with KTWU's community partners and KTWU's licensee, Washburn University, seeking out new and innovative fundraising initiatives and opportunities for community and donor engagement.

Performs additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree
Five years of fundraising experience
Five years of supervisory experience
Experience in a highly technical and creative environment
Demonstrated effective communication and critical thinking skills

The screening committee will review all eligible applications submitted by January 5, 2023

Background Check Required

Washburn is an EOE and is dedicated to providing a student-centered and teaching-focused academic and work environment. We seek candidates who are committed to Washburn’s efforts to create a campus climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education.

Washburn University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.

Washburn University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants for employment. If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Benefits at 785-670-1538 at least five (5) business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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