Associate Director Major Gifts – WMUK-FM (Kalamazoo)

The "Associate Director Major Gifts – WMUK" is primarily responsible for identifying and promoting relationships with major donors with an emphasis on emerging gifts for WMUK-FM (the Station).This position will exist as a shared position within WMU Advancement and the Station. As part of the development team this position may provide support for engagement events and membership campaigns. This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. Primary

Duties:

- Develops, organizes and promotes relationship strategies for major gift prospects in assigned portfolio based on fundraising best practices with an understanding of public media.
- Qualifies major gift prospects, including determining the interest and affiliation with public radio in general, and the Station in particular.
- Builds and stewards relationships with donors and prospects through personal engagement, ongoing communication and coordinated strategies, to strengthen their involvement and deepen their connection with WMUK-FM. In collaboration with University Advancement personnel, continually refreshes portfolio based on engagement history and wealth screening data; maintaining accurate and timely records of all donor interactions in the CRM system.
- Crafts major gift proposals and agreements.
- Works with the Station development team developing and executing giving campaigns.
- Logistical support for development events as needed. May participate in on-air membership campaigns.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
- Three years' relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, communications, or related field.
- Willingness to travel locally, and occasionally outside of West Michigan. Demonstrated professionalism.
- Capable of motivating, volunteers and donors.
- Strong self-motivation.
- Ability to work as a team member in a complex organization.
- Ability to take direction and follow instructions from one or more reporting lines.

Desired Qualifications:

- Knowledge of and experience in public media development, particularly in the areas of major donor cultivation and/or corporate philanthropy.
- Five years of experience in fundraising, with a focus on major gifts or high-income donor engagement. - Proficiency with Salesforce donor databases.
- Proven success in building productive relationships with high-level gift prospects, key business leaders, staff, non-profit leaders, institutional boards, volunteers, or donors.

How to apply:    For official description, qualifications and application procedures, visit: www.wmujobs.org Only applications submitted via wmujobs.org site will be considered. Posting # S1339P. This position is open until filled.

Application Deadline    10/31/2025

Equal Opportunity Employer