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Vice President, Foundation and Government Relations

WETA

Overall Job Objectives

Lead WETA’s foundation and government development department, which is responsible for securing unrestricted and budget-relieving revenues in support of WETA’s general operations, and restricted revenues in support of WETA’s local and national projects.

As a member of the senior management team, Vice President, Foundation and Government is expected to add value across the organization.  Reports to the COO.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the activities of the Foundation & Government Development staff, including prospect research, proposal writing, client cultivation and stewardship, funder recognition and grant reporting.
• Oversee administrative and budgetary responsibilities of the department.
• Act as primary foundation fundraiser for all WETA/Ken Burns co-productions, and other selected television projects developed by National Programming.
• Manage WETA’s involvement in the The Better Angels Society.
• Serve on Management Council and Project Evaluation Committee.
• Serve on Annenberg Business Group.
• Serve as department liaison with WETA Board of Directors. Attend Development & Marketing Committee meetings. Prepare reports for the Board. Participate in Board orientation sessions.
• Evaluate prospective projects and provide informed and objective advice to WETA management regarding their fundability.
• Develop fundraising strategies to meet annual unrestricted and restricted goals.
• Cultivate and maintain personal relationships with the program officers of key foundations and government agencies.
• Keep abreast of developments in the foundation and government funding marketplace, and report on opportunities, changes and trends.
• Support additional capital requests if needed and opportunities exist.
• Maintain active relationship with the PBS Foundation.
• Look for ways to support the fundraising activities of other departments, including Major Giving, Membership, FM, Learning Media and Digital Media.
• Perform other duties assigned by the EVP & COO.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of foundation and government fundraising.
• Knowledge of public broadcasting and public service media.
• Knowledge of Washington philanthropic community desirable.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and communication skills.  Ability to interact with a wide variety of people using diplomacy, tact and discretion
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, lead, and manage staff and their work. Ability to collaborate effectively, and work as part of a team.
• Excellent research, organizational, project planning, presentation and time management skills with careful attention to detail needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressures.
• Strong understanding and application of computer technology to efficiently accomplish work, using Microsoft Office programs, email, Internet, and database management software.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum ten years of progressively responsible experience and a proven track record in foundation and government fundraising and stewardship.  Experience must include securing and managing $1 million+ grants.
• Experience must include at least three years as a manager/supervisor.

Send application materials to:

Email
hr@weta.org