The successful candidate must have a track record of achievement, as a leader with a complex organization or business, ideally one that is related to media, content development, and/or public engagement. S/he must be able to develop and implement a vision for how KUNC and The Colorado Sound can reach more people, adapt its delivery platform strategy, and deepen its impact on the communities it serves while ensuring a viable long term financial structure.

The candidate must possess the skills necessary to be a strong and credible advocate for the station, and a superb communicator with both large and small groups. S/he must be able to navigate effectively on a local, state, and national stage, and bring the credibility to work with media, business, government, and philanthropy. The individual must demonstrate political acumen without being overtly ‘political.’  Experience in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies is also important.

The following skills and competencies are noted:

Mission Alignment and Media Knowledge

• Embraces CRNC’s mission to “strengthen the community by cultivating the mind and spirit – informing, inspiring and entertaining.”
• Brings knowledge and credibility in public radio and the media industry.
• Possesses knowledge and ability to successfully lead CRNC in its continuing efforts to implement the digital transformation that is changing public radio.
• Maintain credibility with journalists within the region and beyond.
• Passionate about engaging and representing the diverse communities of the region as well as connecting to the key issues of contemporary society.
• Lives the values and mission of CRNC and shares the organization’s unending commitment to integrity, diversity, curiosity, accuracy, excellence, and impact.

Strategic Leadership

• Proven ability to analyze the mission and business drivers of an organization, develop a vision for the future, and lead the team to develop a strategy responsive to a fast-changing, external environment.
• Demonstrated track record of leading innovation and ability to inspire team members to explore new ideas.
• Ability to “see around corners” and chart the course for future challenges and opportunities.
• Experienced at successful change management while respecting the existing culture of the organization
• Possesses excellent judgment. Shows wisdom and maturity in making decisions, while maintaining a balanced perspective and weighing a multiplicity of factors to achieve an optimal outcome.
• Continually monitor and propose periodic updates to the organization’s strategic plan to reflect the changing market, technology advancements, and business conditions.
• Steward CRNC’s reputation and build its brand and presence in and beyond through thoughtful, effective and strategic communication, active engagement with stakeholders, and conscious outreach beyond core constituents.

Fundraising

• Proven ability to identify, cultivate, and successfully engage individual donors and institutional funders.
• Demonstrated success connecting a funder’s interests with organizational goals in a manner that builds long term sustainable support.
• A persuasive, inspiring, and credible proponent of the organization.
• Ideally, has been involved in a campaign or an equivalent funding effort focused on institutional initiatives and capital goals.
• In collaboration with the Board of Directors, lead development efforts and target, cultivate and close new funding sources to build significant financial support from institutions and individuals.

Relationship Building, Outstanding Interpersonal Skills, and Strong Ability in Communications

• Has experience working with a nonprofit governing board and skilled at leveraging the talents of a committed and supportive Board of Directors.
• Knowledgeable about effective Board practice and governance; has experience helping a Board build consensus and develop strategy.
• Has a proven capacity to develop and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of important constituencies, partners, and funders; able to leverage those effectively to accomplish CRNC goals.
• Demonstrates an exceptional capacity to communicate and connect with people at all levels.
• Understands the experiences, values, and motivators of others. Has a transparent, open, and authentic style that brings people together. Exhibits the emotional intelligence required to lead an organization.
• Effectively builds coalitions necessary to accomplish goals through persuasion, networking, and broad influence.
• Able to inspire trust and respect at the highest levels across multiple sectors and disciplines.
• Confident, yet humble. Is institutionally minded rather than focused on self. Possesses a sense of humor with the ability to see the lighter side of difficult situations.
• Direct, effective communicator and good listener.

Operational Leadership and Business Acumen

• Able to engage and inspire the team to participate as CRNC continues to transform for the future.
• A willingness to connect the past with the future while propelling momentum around the acceptance of change in an evolving media landscape.
• Skilled at developing and leading an energized, motivated, collaborative, and committed team.
• Has an eye for talent and can develop and retain, and recruit as necessary, top talent across the organization who will bring positive change, ensuring that CRNC reflects the diversity of the community it serves and its listening area.
• Is committed to high standards as it relates to ethics, laws, standards, legislation, and emerging trends that may affect organizational practice.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top caliber and diverse team members, and continually reassess organizational structure and needs and the competitive environment evolve.
• Manages performance. Translates goals into actionable performance objectives that are easily understood, sets prompt execution standards, and holds teams accountable for agreed-upon results.
• Instills financial literacy and discipline throughout the organization’s professional staff and network to protect and enhance fiscal soundness as a way of enabling mission fulfillment.

The successful candidate would be expected to have the following qualifications and characteristics:

• Leadership experience: Visionary and inclusive leadership. Demonstrated success in conceiving and implementing creative strategies that increase impact. Accomplished executive management, including the formulation and execution of strategy, new business development, competitive market strategy and market creation, and the establishment of key partnerships and collaborations.
• Professional experience: Demonstrated ability to lead successfully and nimbly in highly dynamic professional industries. Knowledge of issues currently at play in media and journalism. Deep understanding of the ethical and professional standards and practices that guide public radio and media.
• Business and financial skills: An understanding of budgeting and forecasting, resource requirements, and revenue generation, and an ability to align those in the context of a strategic plan. Ability to create a framework for prioritizing resources; the skills needed to communicate priorities to others.
• Substantial experience in revenue generation: A record of success working with individual and organizational donors. An entrepreneurial mindset, as evinced in the ability to leverage resources and monetize activities and programs.
• Experience in talent development and support: Demonstrated success in attracting, retaining, and developing staff. Successful experience in building structures and processes that are rational and transparent. A leadership style that relies heavily on empowering colleagues, cultivating mutual respect, and encouraging teamwork.
• Outstanding communication skills: Ability to generate excitement around ideas, and to inspire cooperation and compromise. Clarity of expression matched by diplomacy and tact.
• Personal qualities: Superb interpersonal skills; integrity; the ability to lead an organization with fairness and humility. Personal and professional energy, resilience, patience, and optimism. An ability to engage individuals and groups through one’s personal style, humor, and warmth.

HOW TO APPLY:

CRNC is being assisted in this search by Livingston Associates.  Inquiries are welcome with Livingston Associates. For consideration, please visit the job posting and apply online at http://liv.jobs/dqnyk.

Apply by September 27, 2020

CRNC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits including health & dental care, life & short-term disability insurance, 403b retirement, paid holidays, maternity/paternity/partner leave and more.

About CRNC

After more than 47 years at Community Radio of Northern Colorado (CRNC), including serving as its president and CEO for the past 27 years, Neil Best has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year.  As a result, the CRNC Board of Directors have embarked on a national search to identify the person to best lead the station forward into a new era.

CRNC, operator of NPR-affiliate KUNC and The Colorado Sound, is a community-licensed not for profit 501 (c) (3) public radio station.  Located in Greeley, Colorado, its primary service area is the northern Colorado corridor and Colorado mountain communities. Colorado Radio Northern Colorado (CRNC) is the parent of two distinct radio stations—KUNC and The Colorado Sound, and a growing digital media presence. Initially established by the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), the station became independent in 2001 when a group of community volunteers raised $2 million in just 20 days to purchase KUNC’s license from UNC and preserve the station’s independent voice.  It has grown steadily ever since. Currently the organization fits in the mid-tier of public radio stations with annual revenues of just over $5 million. The organization has approximately 35 FTEs.

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Position:  President and General Manager

Website: https://www.pioneer.org/
Current Staff: https://www.pioneer.org/about/staff/

Pioneer Public Television (PBS), located in beautiful Granite Falls, MN, invites applications for the position of President and General Manager. This position is responsible for the overall vision, leadership, strategic direction and success of Pioneer PBS. Working closely with Board of Directors and other community and public sector leaders, this position provides leadership and direction in the strategic development and funding of programs and activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Embrace Pioneer’s values, vision and strategic mission, and actively work towards implementing its goals of inclusion and diversity
• Serve as the public face of Pioneer PBS and be the lead promoter in our broadcast communities
• Review financial statements, Direct business activities, Coordinate day-to-day operations of the station
• Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency
• Manage the creation and execution of the organization’s overall annual operating plan and budget in a way that results in fiscal stability and health as determined by the annual financial audit
• Ensure compliance with all CPB grant regulations, state grant requirements, FCC rules, IRS rules, financial security guidelines, insurance requirements, and nonprofit good governance principles
• Represent Pioneer’s interest to PBS and other public service media organizations and associations
• Serve on the board of directors for the Minnesota Public Television Association (MPTA), and the Friends of MPTA
• Oversee the strategic direction for the station, based on strategic plans and direction from the board of directors
• Lead a staff of 25, including a management team of seven, to create an effective, positive and respectful workplace for all
• Act as the station’s primary liaison with the Minnesota State Legislature
• Engage in facilitating relationship-based philanthropy in support of fundraising goals
• Manage relationships or agreements for content distribution (cable, satellite, OTT, online, other providers or distributors)
• Stay current with technological trends affecting the creation and distribution of content, and with related business and nonprofit trends
• Participate actively in on-air fundraising or other on-air work as needed

For more detail, including the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the successful candidate, please visit the online posting where you apply at HERE.

Experience and requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in leadership positions
• Demonstrated skills in public presentations
• Demonstrated integrity via a strong record of proven accountability to internal and external constituencies
• Experience in electronic media environments
• Experience with government relations
• BA in communications or equivalent experience
• Experience in working with boards, particularly in highly visible nonprofit organizations
• Demonstrated skill in fiscal management, human resources, and public presentations

Reports to: Board Chairman and Board of Directors

Direct Reports: Station Manager/Director of Engineering, Communications Director, Finance Director, Individual Planned & Major Gifts Director

About Pioneer PBS
Pioneer PBS is an award-winning, viewer-supported public television station dedicated to sharing local stories of the region with the world. Since 1966, Pioneer has served its rural audience through a mix of local and national programs rich in cultural heritage, diversity and educational opportunities. Our local programs include:

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The Production Assistant (PA) provides editorial, administrative and technical support to the department. The PA works directly with tape, editing first cuts of interviews for potential broadcast. The PA also researches and pitches stories, facilitates interviews, and produces audio for internal organizational use. The PA has a hand in each step of the production process, from story inception to final digital presentation.

StoryCorps tells stories from an inclusive range of American voices – with programs and initiatives including OutLoud, an initiative that collects the voices of the LGBTQ community, StoryCorps Griot to preserve stories of African Americans, StoryCorps Historias to collect the experiences of Latinos, and our National Teachers Initiative and Military Voices Initiative, focused on stories of America’s teachers and post-9/11 military, respectively. Candidates with knowledge of the histories and cultures of diverse communities are encouraged to apply.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Edit StoryCorps interviews from all tiers of service using ProTools
• Research, pitch, and record StoryCorps interviews at booths and in the field for potential production use
• Produce promos and other internal audio to support StoryCorps departments and radio partners
• Conduct fact-checking for broadcast series as needed
• Research, acquire, and edit photos for broadcast stories
• Draft and design web posts for digital story presentation as needed
• Facilitate Production interviews both locally and nationally
• Provide general administrative and technical support to the Production team
• Train and supervise Production interns, as assigned
• Train facilitators on Production best practices and processes
• Track production-worthy interview materials from tiers of service
• Support ongoing maintenance of department reports
• Manage weekly backup of StoryCorps content and maintain Production department broadcast archive
• Perform other tasks to support the Production function, as assigned

ABOUT YOU

• You have at least one year in an editorial environment
• You have a Bachelor’s degree
• You have a working knowledge of ProTools or a similar digital audio editing program
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-mail (e.g. G-mail)
• You know how to communicate effectively – whether that’s by email, phone or in person
• You’re organized, have a keen attention to detail, and you’re able to multi-task effectively
• You are flexible and adaptable to a growing, changing organization\
• You have cultural humility and an ability to work successfully with diverse groups of people
• You are able to work quickly and efficiently under deadline without sacrificing quality
• You love working closely with a team, you’re also comfortable working autonomously

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• You are proficient on a Mac platform.
• You have a basic understanding or fluency in a language other than English (Spanish strongly preferred)

ABOUT STORYCORPS

StoryCorps’ mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world. Since our founding in 2003, StoryCorps has provided half a million of people of all backgrounds and beliefs with powerful opportunities to record interviews about their lives, and leave a legacy for future generations in our archive at the Library of Congress. We bring these interviews to life in stories produced for broadcast on public media (including our weekly Friday morning broadcast on NPR’s “Morning Edition”), our podcast, and/or our animations. Together, these stories reach an audience of tens of millions. StoryCorps maintains a relentless focus on diversity, and seeks to highlight voices often underrepresented in mainstream media. While our stories honor and celebrate the diversity of humankind, they also remind us of the many values and experiences we share in common, building bridges of greater understanding.

Our work has been widely recognized with several George Foster Peabody Awards, a MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions, the 2015 TED Prize, and a 2016 Emmy award for our animation “Traffic Stop.”

This work couldn’t be accomplished without the unwavering commitment of the exceptional individuals who make up our organization. Our people are brilliant, hard-working, creative, and incredibly passionate about the vision we share: To touch the lives of every person in this country and to create a culture of listening in the United States.To apply, please follow the link below:

https://storycorps.applytojob.com/apply/t1pSnVHqEW/Production-Assistant?source=publicmedianow

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered for candidacy.

StoryCorps seeks to hire staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. All positions at StoryCorps are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.

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Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to assist the Executive Director in leading a diverse and motivated team located in Jackson, Mississippi.  MPB is committed to improving the lives of Mississippi by producing strongly relevant original content on both digital and broadcast platforms revealing the stories of Mississippi. This position is classified as Non-State Service, Exempt. EOE M-F

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Reports to the Executive Director as the second highest-level manager in the organization and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team
• Manages diverse operations that include Finance, Human Resources, Technical Services, Education, Communications, News, Radio, Television, and Operations
• Demonstrated competency in strategic planning and change management
• Helps establish policies to promote positive company culture and vision
• Oversees daily operations of the agency and the work of functional executive leaders
• Works with Executive Director and Managers to establish budgets, policies and procedures
• Familiarity with FCC regulations
• Experience working with non-profit management and commercial or public broadcasting
• Understanding of television broadcasting and other digital distribution platforms
• In-depth knowledge of broadcast legal and regulatory compliance
• Understanding of all dimensions of radio and television broadcasting and other distribution platforms
• Degree in Media and Communications, Broadcast, Television, Film or related field is preferred
• Negotiation skills
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of modern automated business and accounting systems
• Demonstrated delegation and decision-making skills
• Experience in Public Media and content development.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

A Master’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university; AND Eight (8) years of experience related to the described duties; six (6) years of which must have included line or functional administrative or advanced technical supervision;

OR

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university; AND Nine (9) years of experience related to the described duties; six (6) years of which must have included line or functional administrative or advanced technical supervision.

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Nevada Public Radio, Las Vegas, NV

Job Description:
The Board of Directors of Nevada Public Radio (NVPR) seeks an experienced leader to be the next CEO for this two-station, Dual Licensed (News and Classical format stations), NPR service to the Las Vegas area. Nevada Public Radio also operates Desert Companion, a successful regional lifestyle magazine.

The successful candidate will be an energetic, experienced and enthusiastic leader with strong fundraising, journalistic and business management skills.

Candidate Profile:
We will consider candidates who most clearly demonstrate the skills and characteristics of the Candidate Profile. For more detail, please visit the posting where you submit your application at http://liv.jobs/g3k4c.

Job Description:
Nevada Public Radio has retained Livingston Associates to assist in this search. For consideration, please visit http://liv.jobs/g3k4c and submit a letter of introduction responsive to this profile and including your vision for the future of NVPR and why you will be the ideal person to lead the organization in achieving that vision, as well as a resume.

Date for full consideration: February 2, 2020.
Inquiries are welcome. Contact Livingston Associates at (410) 243-1974.

About Nevada Public Radio:
Nevada Public Radio is NPR in Las Vegas. A growing audience relies on their broadcast, print and digital distribution channels for a unique mix of local, national, and international news; entertainment and cultural content.

Nevada Public Radio was established in 1975 as an independent, not-for-profit, public benefit corporation. NVPR signed on the air in 1980 with one station serving the Las Vegas area as Nevada’s first National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate station. For nearly four decades, NVPR has remained true to its mission to enhance the quality of life and foster civic engagement by informing, educating and inspiring a growing audience through public media – including content on-air, in print and online.

Their broadcast network includes two FM stations serving the Las Vegas metropolitan area – News 88.9 KNPR and Classical KCNV 89.7. NVPR now serves a population of more than 2.7-million people and has a weekly audience in excess of 190,000. NVPR is the publisher of the award-winning Desert Companion monthly magazine and the producer of KNPR’s State of Nevada.

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Chicago Public Media is one of the largest and most respected public media organizations in the country.  We have a legacy of innovation having launched such iconic shows as This American Life, Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me…, Nerdette, Making Oprah, Making Obama and the ground-breaking podcast Serial.  With a reputation for creativity and innovation across platforms, Chicago Public Media produces work that creates meaningful connections among diverse audiences throughout the Chicago area, as well as nationally and globally.

We engage our listeners and users across multiple platforms, including broadcast radio, digital streaming, and mobile apps.  Our flagship station, WBEZ-Chicago (91.5 FM) is Chicagoland’s premier media hub for high-quality, fact-based journalism and engaging, entertaining audio programs and podcasts.  WBEZ’s website, wbez.org, and its mobile app allows listeners to fully control their experience through its groundbreaking rePlayer functionality and on-demand platform. WBEZ’s sister service, Vocalo Radio (91.1 FM, vocalo.org), targets a multicultural audience through an urban alternative music format.

About the Role
Chicago Public Media, Inc. is seeking an outstanding executive as its next President and CEO to continue to build CPM’s relevance, service, and impact in a rapidly changing media environment. The CEO will have full general management responsibility and will lead all strategic, financial and operating aspects of the organization.  The role represents a unique opportunity to continue to reshape a highly regarded public media institution rooted in radio broadcasting into a multi-platform media organization. The next CEO will build on the reputation of Chicago Public Media as:

• A place of dynamic, forward-looking innovation
• A magnet for the very best, most diverse talent
• A major creative force in media, producing original content across platforms
• A beloved institution that exudes and reflects the texture, diversity and unique sense of place that is Chicago – and the greater Midwest
• A vital, indispensable source of enterprising news and information that drives the civic conversation and engages a much larger, more diverse audience than ever before

We have partnered with an external recruiting firm to assess the candidates for this role.  Applicants who apply to and meet the requirements will have their information shared with the firm for further review.  Qualified candidates will receive additional details, as needed.

Major Responsibilities

• Uphold CPM’s commitment to being a premier news organization that serves as a trusted broker of information, maintains the highest journalistic standards, and contributes to a more vibrant, democratically engaged region.
• Continue to develop a high-performance culture that builds on CPM’s tradition of creativity and innovation. The CEO will foster an entrepreneurial environment that promotes strategic thinking, experimentation, calculated risk-taking, accountability and operational excellence.
• In a competitive and fragmented media environment, the CEO will identify and implement strategies to drive higher levels of audience growth and engagement across all platforms.  This executive will enhance the organization’s value by producing and distributing high-quality content that resonates with and attracts the next generation of listeners and users—with a focus on building a larger and more diverse listener/user base.
• Build significant financial support for CPM from institutions and individuals.  In collaboration with the Board of Directors and development team, lead CPM’s development efforts and target, cultivate and close new funding sources.
• In partnership with the Board of Directors, develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the organization. Continually monitor and update the plan to reflect changing market and business conditions.
• Direct the development and implementation of operational plans that support the long-range strategies and annual objectives of CPM.  Assure the fiscal integrity and health of the organization through a commitment to strong and disciplined management, donor cultivation and stewardship, and best business practices.
• Provide clear management direction through inspiring leadership.  Communicate and execute strategy and objectives with key metrics that drive operational improvement and provide a consistent approach for evaluating and integrating new initiatives, technologies and products.
• Communicate CPM’s successes, challenges and opportunities to key organization “stakeholders,” including regular updates for the Board of Directors.
• Work in a highly collaborative manner with the Board of Directors, seeking direction as appropriate, and strategically engaging the board and individual members to support CPM in achieving its short and long-term goals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top caliber and diverse team members, and continually reassess organizational structure and needs as CPM and the competitive environment evolve. Attract the best people from both inside and outside of public media, with a commitment to new technologies and innovation on many platforms.
• Develop, update as appropriate, and maintain a robust succession plan for the CEO and all senior administrative staff.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with NPR and other key players in the public media “ecosystem” through effective communication, consultation, and collaboration; the sharing of best practices; and meaningful strategic endeavors.
• Identify, evaluate and execute strategic partnerships on a targeted basis with other organizations that will drive audience growth and expand CPM’s impact and influence in a meaningful way.
• Steward CPM’s reputation and build its brand and presence in Chicago and beyond through thoughtful, effective and strategic communication, active engagement with CPM’s stakeholders, and conscious outreach beyond CPM’s core constituents.
• Serve as an inspiring spokesperson for and “public face” of CPM, actively and forcefully communicating a clear vision for CPM and public media to all of CPM’s various constituents, including but not limited to staff, Board of Directors, funders, and listeners and users, enhancing CPM’s credibility, stature and importance as a trusted news and music organization.

Ideal Experience

• Track record of success as a media leader, in either a for-profit or non-profit/public media organization.  The finalist will have demonstrated skill in growing a business in the context of a rapidly changing media environment where technology and consumer behavior continue to evolve.
• Demonstrated affinity to the Chicago Public Media mission as a direct result of public media experience, being an engaged public media listener/user, or having professional experience leading a mission-driven media or other relevant organization.
• Financial and operational skills including strategic planning, resource development, budget management and P&L operating experience to run this non-profit enterprise like a business.
• Experience in a digital media environment, and proven ability to leverage new technologies and media platforms to engage with and build audiences.
• Track record of building and managing high performing teams, and demonstrated skill in leveraging the organization structure and team member capabilities to maximum advantage.
• Deep understanding of the value of an inclusive culture, and commitment to ensure diversity across a variety of categories to achieve and maintain institutional inclusiveness.
• Passionate, energetic, and inspiring approach and demeanor. The CEO will have successfully operated in an environment that requires exceptional communication skills, both listening and speaking, to a diverse range of constituents.

Working at Chicago Public Media
Our associates are in service of our mission.  We bring together a community of about 150 full-time, part-time associates and an on-going cohort of interns at our newly renovated open and collaborative space at Navy Pier.  We know it is imperative that our workplace reflects our community so we can, in turn, provide content that connects people.  We are committed to having a workplace that thrives by creating a place of belonging where everyone can contribute their talents.  If you share our passion for public service news and information, we encourage you to join our team.

To Apply:

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WDET-FM – General Manager

• WDET-FM Detroit, Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI, USA

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Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) is a member-supported public media network whose mission is to strengthen the civic and cultural bonds that unite Southern California’s diverse communities by providing the highest quality news and information service on air at 89.3 KPCC, online at LAist.comand through KPCC In Person. Since our founding in 1999, SCPR has been a fast growing, innovative, multi-platform public service newsroom. Every day, our staff helps audiences catch up on the latest headlines, solve the complexities of life in Southern California, and connect curious communities to one another.

The search for this position is being managed by Koya Leadership Partners. For more information or to apply please email mbonoan@koyapartners.com or mbeasley@koyapartners.com directly. All inquiries will remain confidential.

The Opportunity:

SCPR is a national leader in public service journalism and civic engagement, producing more local news and public affairs programming than any other public radio station in the country. The Senior Vice President of Development (“SVP”) has the exciting opportunity to partner with a new and visionary President and CEO to lead all fundraising efforts and to reinvigorate SCPR’s $55 million capital campaign. This person will leverage the energy and excitement surrounding Herb Scannell’s hire and be inspired and motivated to serve on the executive management team during this pivotal and exciting time of transformation and growth at SCPR. The SVP will also oversee annual development, drive campaign operations in partnership with the Board of Trustees, collaborate with senior leadership on strategic priorities for the organization, and manage a development team of twenty-two.

The SVP is responsible for developing the vision, strategies and tactics for all fundraising initiatives; and philanthropic fundraising for SCPR. The SVP is accountable for the leadership, management and successful achievement of the annual and long-term goals for the membership, major gifts, foundations and planned, annual fundraising events and corporate giving departments. The SVP is active in the community, building relationships with top donors and community leaders to advance the organizational goals and realize a new level of philanthropic success for the organization. CRM being a key part of our strategy to grow our audiences, the SVP will work closely with other key stakeholders to continue the development of a unified vision for the CRM system.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising Leadership

• Determine and articulate the vision for all Development activities.
• Develop, implement and evaluate annual and multi-year goals and strategies for the Development team and individual staff members designed to maximize financial support.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive, diversified and integrated development process leading efforts to dramatically increase revenue.
• Partner with the CEO to road map the philanthropic pathway for SCPR.
• Create new strategies to increase and diversify revenue, including but not limited to an increase in number of both donors and giving per donor. Also maximize revenue relative to audience.
• Oversee the development of strategic objectives to grow audiences and drive membership revenue from multiplatform activities.
• Ensure all development strategies and work incorporate and maximize the use of CRM data.
• Act as the champion for the optimized use of our CRM data and system.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and assess fundraising and gift-processing policies.
• Ensure all development efforts are well-coordinated locally and with SCPR core services.
• Serve as a staff representative to the SCPR board development, governance and capital campaign committees.
• Manage select donor portfolio, including individuals, foundations and corporations.
• Develop and sustain relationships with major donors; maintain and upgrade their financial support.
• Cultivate, solicit and steward top prospects.
• Oversee and strategize with President regarding his donor portfolio.
• Build relationships with board members and strategize with board on ways to maximize their participation to advance the mission of SCPR.
• Explore, research and plan new philanthropic opportunities.
• Prepare oral and written reports to the Board of Trustees.

Management

• Develop and participate in new strategic initiatives to further the success of SCPR.
• Collaborate with division leaders on cross-department initiatives; serve as the liaison to other departments within the company.
• Participate as member of senior staff team that supports the President and Board on development and implementation of strategic plan.
• Directly work with the Board on recruitment and governance.
• Prepare and monitor the annual development budget; oversee revenue and expenses, projections and forecasting.
• Hire, supervise, train and manage direct staff through coaching, mentorship, performance meetings and on-going feedback.
• Foster a creative and productive work environment. Lead and mentor the staff and regularly identify and recruit a diverse workforce for the Development Division.

Other

• Coordinate with public broadcasting leaders: APM, NPR and other public broadcasting stations on best practices and opportunities for collaboration.
• Collaborate with other department managers, both at SCPR and APM, on pan-organization issues.
• Other special projects as assigned.

Core Competencies:

Inspired and driven by SCPR’s mission and audiences, the SVP will be a collaborative, nimble and accomplished fundraising leader, working closely with the President and CEO and Board on envisioning and executing a strategic development plan aimed towards expanding SCPR’s reach and impact. This leader will have a track record of success of building meaningful and trusted relationships with high-capacity donors in a sophisticated environment, deeply knowledgeable of the philanthropic community throughout the Greater Los Angeles region.

Successful candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of leadership/fund development experience, and a minimum of 5 years of management experience. The ideal candidate will have experience driving all major fundraising functions and strategy, cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of six-figure donors, leading capital campaigns, achieving aggressive annual fundraising goals, and collaborating and managing a team. A bachelor’s degree is required, along with notable continuing education in the development and/or marketing fields; an advanced degree is preferred and/or CFRE or ACFRE designation preferred.

The ideal candidate will also have the following professional competencies and personal characteristics:

Strategic Leadership: The Senior Vice President of Development will be a strategic and visionary leader who can articulate and execute a vision for SCPR’s current campaign and next fundraising chapter to internal and external stakeholders. This leader will have extensive experience in the strategic development of a major giving campaign and demonstrated successful execution of a campaign from launch to completion. This person will work with other senior leaders in the organization to ensure that SCPR’s organization-wide strategic vision is reflected in its fundraising strategy. This entrepreneurial leader will have the ability to implement clear, action-oriented, innovative and bold fundraising strategies aimed at diversifying the organization’s funding base.

Fundraising Expertise and Campaign Experience: This fundraising expert will bring a demonstrated track-record of accomplishments in fundraising and possess comprehensive experience in the development field, including membership, major gifts/principle giving, foundations and government grants, data management, budget administration, marketing, and communications. The SVP will drive the organization’s ongoing $55 million capital campaign, bringing in fresh ideas and cultivating new donors to reenergize the campaign’s efforts. The SVP will be a flexible and self-motivated team player who will strategically partner with and support the President and CEO, Board of Trustees, executive management team and development staff in identifying fundraising opportunities and strategies. With poise and gravitas, they will anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of donors to meet and exceed expectations.

Effective Management and Organizational Development Skills: The Senior Vice President will be responsible for managing the development, membership, and major gifts/institutional giving teams. This person will need to build relationships across teams and work collaboratively with people throughout the SCPR organization. The SVP will be a decisive, results-oriented leader with a collegial, team-oriented working style. They will have a proven record of visible and effective management and the demonstrated ability to build, nurture, motivate and retain a team of professional fundraisers that is focused on impact, excellence, accountability and efficiency. The SVP will empower and cultivate staff thorough active and effective communication as well as honest and constructive feedback and delegation. The SVP must have a high level of cultural competency and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Relationship Building and Exceptional Communication Skills: This leader will be a confident and articulate communicator with the ability to advocate for innovative content with a traditional donor base. The SVP will be a charismatic, high-energy leader who can connect and engage with all constituents and successfully convey SCPR’s objectives and goals. The Senior Vice President will be skilled at building and sustaining excellent relationships at multiple levels with varied constituencies including members of the Board of Trustees, committees, donors, the executive team, development team, other staff members, and other radio professionals throughout the public radio community. With an inherent ability to listen, think, and respond effectively to a variety of inquiries and challenges, they will be able to remain firm and steady in delicate situations and in high-level strategic discussions.

Passion for the Mission: The Senior Vice President for Development will embrace and have a genuine passion for the mission of Southern California Public Radio. The SVP must be able to authentically communicate the values of the organization and effortlessly embody the importance of strengthening the civic and cultural bonds of Southern California and its diverse audience. The ideal candidate will embrace SCPR’s culture while continuously innovating and helping expand the brand and reach of the organization. The SVP will be an empathetic leader, treating others with respect.

Technological Savvy: The Senior Vice President of Development will harness the power of technology to streamline fundraising operations, identify new forms of donor engagement, and improve cross-organizational communications and practices. The SVP should have extensive working knowledge of Windows-based software and strong donor management software skills. The ideal candidate will be able to utilize the existing software, while exploring additional technological tools and instruments that better align with organizational best practices.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.

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