Development and Marketing Director
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Reporting to the General Manager, the Development and Marketing Director plays a pivotal role in strategizing and executing initiatives to enhance awareness and revenue, ensuring the sustained financial health of both KCME and Jazz 93.5. This multifaceted position encompasses fundraising, marketing, communications, and fostering external partnerships.
Primary Responsibilities:
Fundraising, Solicitation & Cultivation:
Develop and implement audience-centric fundraising strategies via various channels including direct mail, online platforms, email, and social media campaigns.
Oversee sustaining member program, collaborating with the General Manager and outsourced vendor to devise retention strategies for consistent growth and minimal attrition.
Work with outsourced vendor to manage donor records and financial transactions utilizing the fundraising database.
Coordinate with vendors for timely execution of year-round and seasonal mailings/campaigns.
Collaborate with outsourced vendors for e-solicitation campaigns complementing direct mail and on-air fundraising initiatives.
Assist in planning and executing on-air membership drives, including setting goals, crafting messaging, and coordinating strategies.
Facilitate major and mid-level donor cultivation and solicitation, including research, communication, and moves management.
Develop and manage a planned giving program.
Identify and cultivate foundation prospects, generating grant proposals, and ensuring appropriate stewardship of grant awards.
Explore and recommend additional revenue opportunities where feasible.
Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events, including but not limited to concerts, and donor appreciation events, to cultivate donor relationships and generate revenue.
Vehicle Donations:
Act as the primary contact for vehicle donation vendors.
Formulate and execute marketing and communication strategies to enhance awareness and revenue from vehicle donations.
External Partnerships/Opportunities:
Serve as the main community liaison for external fundraising events like community giving days.
Oversee strategic matching gifts program, solicit matching gifts, and devise marketing strategies to expand this revenue stream.
Marketing, Communications & Promotions:
Develop and execute external marketing and communication strategies to bolster organization awareness and engagement.
Manage social media accounts, newsletters, and websites.
Cultivate promotional trade relationships with community media partners.
Devise annual on-air promotions strategies and ensure timely production and scheduling.
General Duties:
Assist in managing shared full-time assistant and part-time intern.
Collaborate with the General Manager to develop short-term and long-term fundraising and marketing strategies.
Work closely with team members to achieve departmental goals, foster long-term growth, and enhance donor retention.
Attend and actively participate in weekly team meetings and other relevant sessions.
Serve as the Development representative to the Board of Directors.
Represent the station at events as required.
Undertake any other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with proficiency in verbal and written communication.
Exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail with a track record of managing multiple projects, exceeding goals, and meeting deadlines.
Self-motivated; can perform successfully without regular supervision.
High integrity, sound judgment, and flexibility.
Availability to attend evening and weekend events when necessary.
Intermediate computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with email platforms, Canva, and WordPress is advantageous.
Demonstrated work ethic and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work independently with self-direction.
Knowledge of CRM databases.
This role requires a dynamic individual who excels in both strategic thinking and operational execution, possesses a passion for fundraising and marketing, and is committed to driving the long-term success and sustainability of KCME and Jazz 93.5.
Note : This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position.
EEO Statement : Employment with Cheyenne Mountain Public Broadcast House Inc dba KCME/Jazz 93.5 is “at will”. KCME/JAZZ 93.5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCME/JAZZ 93.5 does not discriminate, either when hiring or promoting, based on race, color, ancestry, religious beliefs or creeds, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, disability, sexual oriental or gender expression. KCME/JAZZ 93.5 is dedicated to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination, intolerance, or harassment. KCME/JAZZ 93.5 complies with The Americans with Disabilities Act requirements with respect to making reasonable accommodations for known disabilities of the incumbent if the disability impairs a major life function and if the employee is otherwise qualified for the position. An incumbent may request reasonable accommodations by requesting such in writing, submitted to the General Manager.
Benefits : $60,000 salary with potential year end bonus, Vacation, Sick, Healthcare
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
For full consideration please submit a cover letter including your relevant experience for this position.
Experience:
Fundraising: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Colorado Springs, CO 80907: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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