Responsibilities:

Donor Development & Stewardship Builds and manages an active primary portfolio of major donors and prospects, cultivating gifts that support the mission of the station. This position is metric-driven, with fundraising goals and meaningful-contact targets (calls, emails, and in-person visits) set annually and aligned to the portfolio Fosters membership in NHPBS's Granite Society ($1,000+) with a focus on donors giving $5,000+; solicits and stewards new members and renews/upgrades prior members. Cultivates mid-level donors ($500–$999) who are deemed prospects, implementing effective gift strategies and best practices to move donors through the giving cycle and up the giving continuum. Identifies annual and major gift prospects and develops strategies for engagement; researches and qualifies donors for solicitation using data from Donor Search and other trusted sources, including referrals from the Board of Directors and President & CEO. Builds relationships, solicits, and stewards gifts through various communication methods (e.g., in-person, video calls, text, email); develops and presents compelling cases for support to move donors toward giving. Creates and manages fundraising proposals and reports; maintains accurate donor records and quality-checks reports and other data requests. Acknowledges and thanks Granite Society members and new or upgraded donors giving $500 or more promptly, and no later than 3 business days by phone or email and within one week by mail. Identifies and engages donors in conversations about estate planning to help build the Legacy Circle of bequest donors and supports overall planned giving efforts by building strong relationships with members. Program Management Manages the Granite Society program, including verifying giving, mailing monthly renewal letters, and coordinating the efforts through email, phone, and in-person meetings. In coordination with the Development Director, and Communications team creates a marketing plan for Granite Society members that includes strategic messaging from the President & CEO, cultivation events, special mailings (e.g., Holiday Card, Power of You, Annual Report), and monthly renewal efforts. In coordination with the Leadership Giving team, creates individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for the Board of Directors. Collaboration & Community Engagement Collaborates with the Director of Development and Director of Communications to shape donor-facing content and messaging across print, on-air, social media, and digital channels, ensuring consistency with the Granite Society marketing plan and broader development communications. Collaborates with the Leadership Giving team to develop fundraising plans and strategies, establish realistic and achievable timelines, and contribute to department revenue goals and a culture of philanthropy. Represents NHPBS in the greater community by developing external relationships; builds and maintains strong community connections to support current and future initiatives. Administration Creates, manages, and meets annual budget projections for Leadership Giving Reconciles leadership and major gifts with the Business Office on a monthly basis. Travels throughout the state to meet with donors and prospects. Performs other duties as assigned.