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MPT TECHNICIAN II

Assistant Director, Major Gifts

Recruitment #12-007585-409

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Introduction

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

GRADE

9990

Main Purpose of Job

The Assistant Director, Major Gifts is responsible for raising funds to support the programming and operation of the Maryland Public Television (MPT) by increasing the total dollars raised and number of donors to the Major Giving program.  The Assistant Director is responsible for managing MPT's annual leadership giving society and raising major gifts of five figures or more.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Grow the pool of Major and Planned giving donors to MPT
  • Direct annual solicitation strategy for Society for Excellence in Television Program (SET)
  • Coordinate with the Managing Director, Grants Specialist, Major Gifts support staff and volunteers for unit and station-wide cultivation and stewardship of events. 
  • Ensure that donor activity is accurately recorded in the databse

MINIMUM EDUCATION OR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in Development running a leadership annual giving program and a background in carrying a major gifts portfolio is required.  The successful candidate will be skilled in creating and enhancing donor relationships and giving in a non-profit environment.  Execellent written and oral communications skills; proven skill in building and managing a large portfolio of annual and major gifts prospects; and strong interpersonal and organization skills are essential.  PBS esperience is a plus.   Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with moves management are required.

 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid driver's license

BENEFITS

MPT offers an excellent State of Maryland benefit package which includes a variety of health and dental plans, prescription coverage, optional 401K, flexible spending accounts and a generous leave plan. 

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

When submitting your resume via jobaps, please include a cover letter along with your submission in one file.

Applicants without access to a computer may submit a cover and resume to:

Human Resources Department
Maryland Public Television
11767 Owings Mills Blvd.
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

 

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay




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