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Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System Director of Development and Fundraising Unclassified/Exempt Employee position Location: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands The Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System is in search of a candidate to fill our Director of Development and Fundraising position. The successful candidate will be responsible for all fundraising/underwriting activities, as well as increasing and maintaining memberships for the System. Duties and Responsibilities: • Plans, coordinates, and directs activities to secure and maintain underwriting for national and local programming from various entities. • Negotiates final agreements with funding representatives. • Supervises and coordinates the implementation of all development initiatives. • Secures corporate, foundation, government, and private funding for the station's operations and programs. • Evaluates fundraising process, analyze results, and make recommendations to increase effectiveness. • Reviews membership response to fundraising methods and programming decisions. • Monitors nationwide and regional sales and marketing trends and maintains industry contacts. • Develops, organizes, and coordinates on-air fundraising campaigns. • Develops and coordinates grant funding programs and discusses program requirements and sources of funds available with CEO. • Writes grant applications and submits applications to funding entities. • Meets with representatives of funding sources to work out details of proposals. • Reports regularly to the CEO on membership activities and plans. • Manage contracts and agreements for Underwriters; solicit advertising and underwriting for the System. • Prepare financial reports and other relevant reports for the department. • Manage all aspects of Langford the Mascot. • Manage the inventory and promotional items for the department. • Manages the System’s fundraising/membership software. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field with five (5) years of experience in advertising, promotions or fundraising for a major business, activity, or event. In lieu of a degree, 6-8 years of experience in advertising, promotions or fundraising for a major business, activity, or event; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. • Must have former experience with fundraising for a non-profit organization. Other Requirements: • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings. • Ability to lift 30 pounds. • Ability to drive and must have a valid USVI Driver's License. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional letters of recommendation to: Human Resources Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System P.O. Box 808 Christiansted, VI 00821 Via email: [email protected] Application Deadline:  Open until filled Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System is an Equal Opportunity Employer