Work With Us | Current Openings at NWPB

Northwest Public Broadcasting is always looking for individuals to help us provide quality programing and services to our audience. In addition to the current openings listed below, there may be volunteer opportunities in fundraising, at community events, as well as producing and hosting live and digital programming. We welcome all interested individuals from all backgrounds, especially from groups that may be underrepresented in the public broadcasting arena.

Director of Development 2 or 3

The Opportunity:

The mission of Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB) is to be a trusted source of quality content. We are dedicated to enriching our community by sharing and creating distinctive programs which engage, enlighten, and entertain.

NWPB reaches more than 3.6 million people in 44 counties throughout Washington state and parts of Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia. Approximately half of the population reached receives public radio broadcast signals exclusively through NWPB.

As the Director of Development 2 or 3, you will be responsible for supporting Northwest Public Broadcasting’s fundraising goals by planning and conducting outreach designed to promote constituent understanding of NWPB activities with the aim of cultivating donors and raising money.

As a Development Director 2, you will manage a portfolio of approximately 150 donors, close 5 to 15 major gift pledges, open/plan a minimum of 15 solicitations, and have an annual fundraising goal between $250,000 and $750,000.

As a Development Director 3, you will manage a portfolio of approximately 125 – 150 donors, close 12 to 16 major gift pledges, open/plan a minimum of 20 solicitations, and have an annual fundraising goal between $750,000 and $1,500,000. A Director of Development 3 closes a third of major gifts at $50,000 or higher.

Extensive travel in Washington State, the Pacific Northwest, and elsewhere in the course of developing relationships with donors, community partners, and businesses is expected. This position is required to work evenings and weekends when necessary.

Remote/hybrid opportunity may be available for candidates in Eastern Washington.

For more information or to apply, please visit WSU Jobs.