Development Director of Public Radio Tulsa Job at University of Tulsa in Tulsa

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Position Information

Position Title

Development Director of Public Radio Tulsa

Job Description

Job Summary :

The Development Director is a full-time position, reporting to Public Radio Tulsa's General Manager. The Development Director is responsible for overseeing all areas of fundraising and marketing for Public Radio Tulsa. This includes membership, major gifts, new member acquisition, grant writing, and listener / donor engagement. The Development Director oversees all development staff, including Development Associate and any contract employees. In addition, the Development Director is responsible for post-sale underwriting and all Purchasing functions.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities) :

• Plans and implements all aspects of on-air fund drives.
• Plans and implements all aspects of donor direct mail, including renewal, add-gift, acquisition, lapsed, and stewardship-related contact.
• Ensures that new members are appropriately nurtured and welcomed.
• Manages the monthly renewal / thanks processes for donors.
• Stewards mid-level donors to identify and encourage mid-level givers to deepen their investment in Public Radio Tulsa.
• Identifies potential and existing major donors, cultivates donors through building genuine and honest relationships, and crafts appropriate solicitations.
• Provides donors with prompt updates about projects and immediate thanks for gifts.
• Nurtures major donor relationships, encouraging meaningful and transformational support for the station and experiences for the donor.
• Administers all after-sales aspects of business underwriting, including :

Approves all underwriting copy, per FCC and station guidelines.

Submits all Purchase Order and Blanket Purchase Order requests through the SSC and Accounts Payable office.

Special Job Dimensions :

Work requires working with highly sensitive or confidential information and occasional overnight travel may occur.

Note : The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications : Knowledge / Skill / Ability

Equivalent Education / Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Standard office environment

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S1133P

Open Date

09 / 15 / 2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

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