Position Summary
This role reports to the Director of Northern Public Radio and serves on the station’s cross-departmental leadership team. As the Director of Community Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in advancing WNIJ – Classical WNIU by spearheading initiatives to grow our audience, cultivate donors, and foster community support. You will provide day-to-day direction for the marketing and engagement team. You will develop and lead efforts to engage community partners for programmatic and sponsorship opportunities, driving our fundraising and audience development goals forward.
Overview
Join Our Team: Associate Director of Community Philanthropy and Partnerships Are you a leader with a passion for fostering community support, driving strategic partnerships, and advancing the arts, cultural and information mission of public radio? WNIJ – Classical WNIU (the public radio stations of Northern Illinois University) seeks a visionary Director of Community Philanthropy and Partnerships to lead our fundraising efforts and cultivate meaningful connections with our audience and community partners. At WNIJ – Classical WNIU , we’re dedicated to providing exceptional classical music and insightful news and information to our listeners. As a public radio station, we rely on the support of our audience and local businesses to keep the music playing and the community connected. Join us in making a difference through the power of public radio! Why Join Us Make a meaningful impact by leading efforts to foster community support for the arts, cultural and news programming unique to public radio. Collaborative culture: Join a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about their work and supportive of each other’s success. We value collaboration and experimentation in everything we do. Professional development: Take advantage of opportunities for growth and advancement as you expand your skills and expertise in partnership development, community engagement, and nonprofit fundraising.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Expansion of mid-level and major donors Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with major donors who are passionate about the mission and impact of public radio. Develop personalized cultivation plans and engagement strategies to deepen donor relationships and secure significant financial contributions. Audience and on-air development Collaborate with programming and marketing teams to develop initiatives that enhance listener engagement and expand our audience reach. Implement strategies to drive listener support through on-air fundraising drives, membership campaigns, and community events. Community Partnerships Build and engage a network of strategic partners aligned with our mission to enrich our live programming and enhance listener engagement. Develop creative strategies to expand our audience reach and deepen community connections. Community Philanthropy Work closely with local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to identify opportunities for philanthropic partnerships and financial support. Develop creative sponsorship packages that align with the interests and values of our supporters while providing valuable exposure for our partners.
