Development Assistant at Chicago Public Media

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Public Media, Nonprofit, FundraisingIndustries

Requirements

Excellent organizational, computer, communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Ability to synthesize and concisely summarize information
Clear, consistent writing
Intellectual curiosity and interest in the development field

Responsibilities

Stay abreast of GBH events, policies and procedures, and support all administrative facets of development work
Maintain detailed, confidential donor and prospect management information in organizational CRM system, including entering Major Gift and Foundation Development officer and staff activity, cultivation plans, coordination of pledge reminders, and management of event campaigns
Serve as Major Gifts team CRM superuser to provide support and guidance on processes and procedures, reports, and database management as it relates to individual major gifts fundraising
Provide research support to the Foundation Development Team, creating and updating briefings and profiles; researching grant opportunities; and assisting with funder vetting
Work collaboratively with Major Gifts research colleagues to maximize resources and assist with donor research for the Development division
Manage calendars and scheduling for senior members of the Major Gifts and Foundation Development teams, and coordinate meetings, reserve conference spaces, and plan catering as needed
Provide support for operations team, including processing supplier invoices, purchase orders and requisitions, time entry approval, contracts, and supply orders
Draft, format and edit letters, proposals, emails, briefings, event invitations, annual report listings, newsletters, magazine articles, meeting minutes, and other correspondence and marketing communications
Assist with stewardship of major donors
Make travel arrangements and manage expense reports as needed
Assist with in-person and virtual events
Manage and carry out short-term and long-term special projects

Skills

administrative support

scheduling

donor research

donor cultivation

donor stewardship

data entry

communication drafting

editing

project coordination

Chicago Public Media

Broadcast radio and digital streaming services

About Chicago Public Media

Chicago Public Media's main product is WBEZ, a flagship station delivering substantive news and insights through broadcast radio, digital streaming, and a newly launched mobile app with groundbreaking rePlayer functionality. The technologies utilized include digital streaming, mobile app development, and on-demand platform features.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

1990Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Social Impact, Education, EntertainmentIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

6 weeks fully paid family leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Risks

Decline in traditional radio listenership may reduce audience engagement and revenue.

Increased competition from digital-native news outlets challenges content production speed.

Dependence on public funding and donations can be unpredictable during economic downturns.

Differentiation

Chicago Public Media acquired the Chicago Sun-Times, forming a large nonprofit news organization.

They partner with local organizations to enhance community engagement and attract diverse audiences.

Their focus on addressing social issues strengthens community ties and public service mission.

Upsides

Podcasting growth offers an opportunity to expand reach and audience engagement.

AI in media can personalize content delivery and improve audience engagement.

Nonprofit news acquisitions can lead to innovative business models and sustainability.

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