Development Officer (Texas-based) ProPublica/Texas Tribune Investigative Unit
- Employer
- The Texas Tribune and ProPublica
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
- Posted
- Jan 07, 2021
- Closes
- Feb 05, 2021
- Position Type
- Fundraising, Donor Relations, Major Gifts, Other Fundraising, Prospect Research
- Fields
- Public Broadcasting, Technology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Texas Tribune has joined with ProPublica to create a joint investigative unit based in Austin to cover important accountability stories throughout the state. This project is funded by philanthropic support, and we are looking for an experienced fundraiser to join the Tribune development team.
This development officer will develop, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of donors contributing gifts of $5,000 or more. The development officer will work collaboratively with the chief executive officer, chief development officer and development team, as well as work across departments and coordinate with ProPublica staff.
Desired qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, five years in fundraising and:
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Proven track record of success in
major gifts work and exceptional ability to manage, cultivate and
grow a portfolio of donors
Excellent verbal and written
communications skills
Exceptional organizational skills
with the ability to multitask and to establish effective timelines
for accomplishing long-range goals
Ability to work independently and in
a team environment
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An understanding of prospect research
and cultivation strategies, as well as experience with fundraising
database systems (knowledge of Salesforce a plus)
Willingness and ability to travel and
spend evenings and weekends at programmatic and development events
as required (when safe to do so)
Experience in planning cultivation
and fundraising activities
Background or knowledge of journalism
a plus
Responsibilities:
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Manage a portfolio of four- to
six-figure major donors and prospects, including qualifying
high-capacity donors on an ongoing basis, forging strong one-to-one
relationships, and developing tailored engagement strategies for
upgrading key donor and foundation prospects
Schedule meetings with major donors
and prospects
Travel frequently (once it is safe to
do so) to meet with donors and prospects, documenting information
gathered and conducting timely follow-up and regular relationship
maintenance
Leverage board and senior leadership
to maximize development opportunities and provide high-level
support to CEO and CDO by offering sound strategy, staffing calls
and meetings with major donors/prospects, and performing
follow-up
Identify, engage and cultivate new
major giving prospects
Write and/or review presentations,
proposals, reports, impact updates and other donor materials as
needed
Support/execute intimate cultivation
or fundraising events/initiatives when necessary
Utilize a tracking model and report
on major giving activity and results
Cultivate strong and collaborative
relationships with staff/teams across the organizations and work
closely with program staff to thoroughly understand and expertly
articulate vision and funding priorities to donors and
prospects
We know there are great candidates who won't fit everything described above, or who have important skills we haven't considered. If that's you, don't hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
This job is full-time and includes the following benefits:
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downtown office with paid parking or
commuting stipend (though all employees are remote until summer
2021)
medical, vision and dental
insurance
cell phone stipend
20 days of paid time off each
year
16 weeks of paid family
leave
401(k) matching
support for professional training and
attending industry conferences
The development officer will be on The Texas Tribune payroll and will ultimately be based at The Texas Tribune headquarters in Austin, though all employees are remote until summer 2021. The role reports to Terry Quinn, the chief development officer at the Tribune.
ProPublica and The Texas Tribune are dedicated to improving our organizations, in part by better reflecting the people we cover. We are committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive workplaces, and we encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, ages and abilities to apply. To learn more about our plans to meet that commitment, read here and here.
Click here to apply. The deadline for applications is January 26, 2021.