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Title: Development Officer
Department: Development
Reports to: VP of Development
Supervisory Position: No


 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Development Officer plays a vital role in supporting PBS Reno’s mission by cultivating relationships with major donors and securing significant gifts ($10,000+). This position is ideal for a self-motivated individual with a passion for nonprofit fundraising and excellent interpersonal skills. The Development Officer will manage a portfolio of major donors, actively engage in donor meetings, and work closely with the Vice President of Development and CEO to advance PBS Reno’s fundraising goals. A strong candidate will have experience in major gift solicitation, prospect research, and donor stewardship. This is a 
full-time position at 40 hours a week and often requires non-traditional work hours during evenings and weekends.
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Major Giving:

  • Manage Major Donor Portfolio: Oversee an active portfolio of donors contributing $1,200+ annually, focusing on securing major gifts of $10,000 and above.
  • Donor Engagement and Stewardship: Build and maintain strong relationships with donors through personalized communication, recognition, and engagement activities. Prepare and execute strategies for face-to-face solicitations, ensuring successful gift closure.
  • Prospect Research: Identify and research potential new major donors, utilizing 
    data-driven approaches to expand the donor base.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work with membership, marketing, and production departments to enhance outreach efforts and support fundraising initiatives.
  • Event Participation: Assist in planning and hosting major donor events to engage and recognize high-level supporters.
  • Community Engagement: Represent PBS Reno at public events, fostering relationships with community leaders and prospective donors.
  • Planned Giving: Promote planned giving opportunities to donors, integrating these options into broader solicitation efforts.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (an equivalent amount of training, education and experience will be considered):

  • Fundraising Experience: Minimum of 3 years in fundraising, with proven success in direct, face-to-face major gift solicitations.
  • Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with donors, prospects, and colleagues.
  • Planned Giving: Experience or interest in planned giving is preferred.
  • Communication Skills: Strong writing and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively conveying PBS Reno’s mission and impact.
  • Database Management: Experience using donor and sponsor databases to track and manage relationships.
     

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

PBS Reno is an equal opportunity employer.

PBS Reno is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for job applicants and employees, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. All actions affecting personnel are administered in accordance with applicable laws.

PBS Reno is further committed to a goal that the make-up of its workforce, Board of Trustees and Community Advisory Board shall reflect the ethnic diversity of the community it serves.

 

PBS Reno Application for Employment

Resumes and applications can be emailed to hr@pbsreno.org.