Senior Development Manager, Major Gifts & Annual Fund

Public Media; Town of Springfield (WI); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

GBH’s NEPM fundraising team seeks a Senior Development Manager to lead the annual fund and major gifts strategy, overseeing a $2M revenue portfolio. You will supervise two fundraisers, grow the Murrow Society, and partner with GBH leadership to advance statewide donor relationships and program support.

The role requires strong communications, strategic planning, and a willingness for occasional travel and evening hours in a hybrid Springfield, MA setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, annual fund management and/or major gifts experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead NEPM’s annual fund and major gifts strategy, establishing annual priorities, revenue projections, donor growth plans, and engagement strategies to achieve approximately $2 million in philanthropic support.
• Develop and oversee the Murrow Society patron program, building out donor engagement and stewardship strategies including events, communications, and recognition to strengthen philanthropic relationships and support unrestricted revenue growth.
• Collaborate with NEPM President on a portfolio of priority donors and prospects and serve on the President’s leadership team.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of fundraising professionals, ensuring achievement of individual and team goals.
• Serve as a key point of contact for the NEPM Board of Advisors and support quarterly board meetings.
• Collaborate with colleagues across GBH Development, Membership, Marketing, and Executive Leadership to maximize fundraising opportunities and support integrated campaign strategies where appropriate.
• Represent GBH and NEPM throughout Western Massachusetts.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Staff management

Revenue forecasting

Moves management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

GBH’s NEPM fundraising team seeks a Senior Development Manager to lead the annual fund and major gifts strategy, overseeing a $2M revenue portfolio. You will supervise two fundraisers, grow the Murrow Society, and partner with GBH leadership to advance statewide donor relationships and program support.

The role requires strong communications, strategic planning, and a willingness for occasional travel and evening hours in a hybrid Springfield, MA setting.