Manager of Mid-Level Donor Engagement

Ideastream Public Media, a Cleveland-based media organization and home to Ohio’s largest NPR, PBS, and classical radio stations, serving 22 counties in Northeast Ohio with its trusted, in-depth, high-quality local news and information service, seeks a passionate fundraising professional to serve as Manager of Mid-Level Donor Engagement. We eagerly welcome individuals with diverse lived experiences and perspectives to enrich our work and bring fresh ideas into our organization.

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropic Engagement, the Manager of Mid-Level Donor Engagement will oversee Ideastream’s mid-level donors with a focus on acquisition, retention and conversion to increase retention rates and giving over time. This position is also responsible for cultivating a list of mid-level donors while supervising the efforts of the other Mid-Level officers and managing a pool of 250 - 350 donors in a tiered portfolio. Additional responsibilities include executing strategies and tactics to achieve individual and organizational revenue goals while working collaboratively with Philanthropy Officers to ensure successful transition of donors desiring a deeper engagement with the organization.

Qualified candidates will have the ability to build meaningful relationships with donors, community partners, and supporting organizations, demonstrate proficiency using CRM databases and Microsoft Office Suite, and be able to work evenings or weekends and travel as necessary. Candidates should also have strong organizational, time management, verbal and written communication, decision making, and problem-solving skills. A bachelor’s degree in business, communications, public relations or a related field, five to seven years of experience in nonprofit fundraising management in a development, donor relations, membership, or events role, and three to five years of experience in a supervisory role is preferred, though an equivalent of experience in related fields and education will also be considered. The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $74,000 and is commensurate with experience. We offer a rich benefits program including medical coverage, a 403(b) plan with an employer match, hybrid work schedules, paid time off, a parking subsidy, a lunch delivery service subsidy and much more.

Ideastream Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.