Director of Development and Communications, Prometheus Radio Project

Posted by on July 16, 2012

Director of Development and Communications, Prometheus Radio Project

Posted on: June 29, 2012

The Development and Communications Director will lead the Prometheus team working to secure adequate funding for the expansion of community radio. This position will have primary responsibility for creating and implementing a plan to diversify funding for Prometheus Radio Project through foundation and grassroots funding streams. The Development Director will also work to educate the funding field at large about the impact of community media to ensure funding opportunities for emerging stations.

The Development Director will share the vision of community controlled media and the impact of our work in communities. For this job, a commitment to our mission, strong communication and relationship skills, and self-directed tenacity are crucial. We prioritize these even more highly than formal development experience. If you believe in the value of communities owning their own media and you can communicate your beliefs effectively in writing and in conversation, we want you to apply!

Responsibilities:

Foundation Support

Build on existing relationships with foundation supporters.

Create and conduct funder briefings to educate the field.

Identify, meet with, and secure new foundation funders.

Track and submit grant reports with support from the Operations Director.

Grassroots Fundraising Campaign

Produce and distribute monthly newsletter.

Support the creation and distribution of 3 fundraising appeals per year.

Develop additional means to engage and sustain grassroots donors

Major Donor Campaign

Identify and cultivate a pool of high level donors.

Ensure frequent updates in areas of interest.

Produce briefings for donors.

Communications

Ensure consistent, accurate, and compelling web presence
Support press strategy and implementation with press team
Track press contacts

Other Duties

Maintain donor files – electronic and paper.

Acknowledge donations.

Update website with materials targeted for individual donors.
Staff the Fundraising Committee of the Board
Fulfilling associated duties that all collective members share related to collective governance, office work, professional development and collective learning.
Supervise development interns and volunteers

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