Chief Development Officer
Ideastream
Notice of Job Opening
Chief Development Officer
ideastream®, the innovative multiple media public service organization in Cleveland,
is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO).
The CDO is accountable for developing the vision and strategy and for leading the implementation of effective development and communications efforts for ideastream. Activities include developing relationships and raising funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and government agencies, the development and execution of special events as well as the development and execution of plans for public relations and external promotion of ideastream’s programs and services. This position reports directly to the President and CEO.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Design and implement an effective fundraising strategy and identify criteria to measure success.
- Optimize revenue raised in the community through the implementation of appropriate and contemporary methods.
- Design and implement an effective public relations and promotion strategy and identify criteria to measure success.
- Optimize community regard and awareness of ideastream through the implementation of appropriate and contemporary methods.
- Build relationships and grow funding by monitoring opportunities and interacting with potential individual, corporate, foundation and government donors.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Outstanding professional and personal character and integrity.
- Demonstrated ability in securing grants and gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations and government agencies.
- In depth knowledge of fundraising techniques and fundraising management, including but not limited to annual giving, special campaigns and special events.
- Knowledge of the business, philanthropic, government and not-for-profit community.
- Seasoned level of progressively responsible management experience in fundraising and nonprofit management
- Experience in public media a plus
- Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree a plus.
If you have a track record of success and significant accomplishments in the areas above, please apply.
ideastream is a non-profit multiple media service organization that operates WVIZ/PBS, 90.3 WCPN and WCLV 104.9 FM in addition to a range of educational and public media service programs that serve the people of Northeastern Ohio and beyond.
ideastream is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, minorities and persons who are physically challenged or with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
We value diversity in our workplace
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Guidelines for Submission
For a full job description and to apply please go to www.ideastream.org/employment
or send a cover letter, resume or CV and references to: HR@ideastream.org
Application open until filled.
Email
HR@ideastream.org
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Position Summary
Organization/Station(s)
Ideastream
Job Category
Fundraising/Promotion/Membership
Job Status
Full time
Date Posted
September 11, 2013
Deadline
Open Until Filled
Location
Cleveland, Ohio