Development Associate Georgia Public Broadcasting

Georgia Association of Broadcasters; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plans

Pre-tax benefits (health, dental, etc)

Health and childcare spending accounts

Disability insurance

Training and professional development

Job summary

Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) is seeking a Development Associate to advance fundraising through donor stewardship and relationship management. The role emphasizes engagement, timely communications, and collaboration with program and marketing teams to align donor messaging with GPB’s mission.

The ideal candidate has a relationship-driven mindset, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, including events and donor visits, while maintaining confidential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in fundraising, sales, relationship management, or related field.
• 2+ years of fundraising/relationship management experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build authentic relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement stewardship plans for donor engagement.
• Coordinate donor communications, acknowledgments, and impact reports.
• Track donor interactions and maintain CRM records.
• Partner with senior staff on major gift strategies.
• Assist in identifying major gift prospects.
• Support donor visits, events, and cultivation efforts.
• Prepare briefing materials and proposals for donor meetings.
• Help manage the major gift pipeline and follow-up communications.
• Coordinate event logistics and post-event stewardship.
• Collaborate with program and marketing for donor communications.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in fundraising/related field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge CRM

Job description

Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) is hiring a Development Associate. The ideal candidate should be relationship-driven, detailed oriented, and committed to ensuring supporters are meaningfully engaged, appropriately acknowledged, and consistently valued, informed and connected to the mission and impact of GPB. The Development Associate plays a key role in advancing the organization’s fundraising efforts by strengthening a culture of philanthropy through thoughtful donor stewardship and relationship management. The candidate also must embody emotional intelligence; strategic thinking with a strong execution focus; discretion and professionalism in handling donor information; initiative and adaptability; and commitment to mission driven work. The Development Associate will report to the Director of Philanthropy. GPB is a statewide dual licensee comprised of 9 PBS television stations and 22 NPR radio stations that broadcast across the state of Georgia.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized stewardship plans to ensure consistent, meaningful engagement
• Coordinate timely and thoughtful donor communications, including acknowledgments, impact reports, and personalized outreach and track donor interactions and maintain accurate records in the CRM system
• Partner with senior development staff to execute stewardship strategies and campaigns for major donors
• Assist in identifying new major gift prospects for Prospect Researcher.
• Support cultivation efforts, including planning donor visits, events, and engagement opportunities; and participate in donor visits as appropriate, and assist in solicitation efforts
• Prepare briefing materials, proposals, and follow-up communications for donor meetings
• Help manage the major gift pipeline, ensuring timely movement of prospects through each stage
• Assist with and/or manage donor cultivation and stewardship events, including small gatherings, briefings, and recognition opportunities
• Coordinate event logistics, invitations, guest lists, and follow-up communications
• Partner with development and program staff to ensure events align with strategic fundraising goals and deliver meaningful donor experiences
• Support post-event stewardship to reinforce relationships and advance donor engagement
• Work closely with program staff to gather impact stories and outcomes for donor communications
• Collaborate with marketing/communications to align messaging and materials
• Support development initiatives that enhance donor engagement

Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in fundraising, sales, relationship management, or a related field and/or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in fundraising, sales, relationship management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to build authentic relationships
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge CRM or similar, and cloud-based development tools preferred
• Demonstrated interest in nonprofit development and philanthropy
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

We Offer: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, retirement plans; Pre-tax benefits for health, dental, vision, life, specified illness and accidental insurance; Health and childcare spending accounts; Disability insurance; and opportunities for training and professional development.

To Apply: Upload resume, cover letter, list of three references and applicant form on the GPB Job Center located at www.gpb.org/jobs.
ONLY Applications submitted through the GPB Job Center with a complete application, resume AND cover letter WILL BE ACCEPTED

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
Georgia Public Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.