Senior Development Associate (two openings) at Chicago Public Media

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Public MediaIndustries

Requirements

Versatile writer capable of producing broad scope and highly individualized donor communications
Ability to write reports and document communications
Skills in supporting briefing and proposal development
Proficiency in tracking deadlines
Capability to provide event support
Experience partnering with Major Gifts Officers on donor qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities
Ability to act as liaison with national production units and other GBH departments to ensure accurate and timely content for donors and prospects
Availability for hybrid work model (minimum two days onsite per week: every Tuesday and one other day determined by business unit)

Responsibilities

Provide donor relations support to the Major Gifts team for all fundraising, stewardship, and cultivation activities
Produce broad scope and highly individualized donor communications
Write reports and document communications
Support briefing and proposal development
Track deadlines
Provide event support
Tend to other related tasks
Partner with Major Gifts Officers and other account managers on donor qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Work closely with one or more national production unit(s) and other GBH departments as liaison for the Major Gifts team

Skills

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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