Major Gifts Officer
Arkansas Educational Television Network
A PBS Affiliate,
AETN Foundation
Major Gifts Officer
A non-profit organization, seeks a Major Gifts Officer to identify and pursue fundraising opportunities in support of the institutional priorities of AETN.Reports to AETN Foundation Chief Operating Officer, Works w/Foundation COO, Executive Director, & Major Giving Coordinator to increase and steward donors providing unrestricted & restricted funds to accomplish mission of AETN. Major Gifts Officer will research, cultivate, solicit & steward potential major gift donors & prospects - individuals, corporations and foundations - seeking unrestricted gifts for general operating & gifts specifically for capital & local project/program production. He/she will prepare proposals, submit, provide follow-up reports as specified.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications or related field five (5) years of fund raising experience.
Preferred Qualification: Excellent written communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects & deadlines; ability to work within a team as well as independently; strong grant writing skills; ability to maintain confidentiality; travel as needed. This position occasionally works a flexible schedule that includes weekends and evenings.
Salary dependent on experience.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity /American Disabilities Act Employer (AA/EEO/ADA) employer.