The Virgin Islands Public Television 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 membership for the System.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Plans, coordinates and directs activities to secure and maintain underwriting for PBS, national and local programming from various entities;

·         Negotiates final agreements with funding representatives;

·         Supervises the implementation of all development initiatives;

·         Coordinates strategies with membership and underwriting colleagues to secure 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 discuss program requirements and sources of funds available with CEO;

·         Writes grant applications and submit applications to funding entities;

·         Meets with representatives of funding sources to work out details of proposals; and

·         Reports regularly to the CEO on membership activities and plans.

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;

·         Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings;

·         Ability to lift 30 pounds; and

·         Ability to drive and must have a valid USVI Driver’s License.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) current professional letters of recommendation to:

Diane C. Richardson, PHR, SHRM-CP

Human Resources Director

The Virgin Islands Public Television System

P.O. Box 7879

St. Thomas, VI 00801

The position will remain open until filled.

The Virgin Islands Public Television System is an Equal Opportunity Employer