Donor Relations Director
WORT is Hiring a Donor Relations Director!
Are you an experienced fundraiser who works well both independently and collaboratively? Are you passionate about raising money for causes you believe in?
If you are a highly organized, creative go-getter—and you work best with substantial freedom and minimal supervision—this may be an excellent opportunity for you.
As a member of the WORT Staff Collective, the Donor Relations Director is accountable for developing and executing a $750,000 annual fundraising plan that highlights the listener-sponsor partnership and ensures WORT’s continued financial health.
Duties include:
- organizing on-air and off-air fundraising drives
- engaging with donors
- working effectively with volunteers and staff
- updating the development plan as needed, and
- providing fundraising data to the board, committees, and staff that helps guide programming and other station operations.
The Donor Relations Director supervises the part-time Development Assistant, who manages donor database entries and other office tasks.
The Donor Relations Director, along with six other full-time staff members, forms the staff collective. The staff collective manages the daily operations of the station under the direction of the WORT Board of Directors.
Please see the full position description for job responsibilities and benefits, available HERE. The deadline to apply is midnight, August 25, 2025. All applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
You will be asked to provide:
- a current resume
- a cover letter detailing your qualifications
- a WORT year-end fundraising letter
- a list of three professional references
You will also be asked to complete a brief, optional EEO survey before uploading your application materials. Your answers to this survey will not be shared with the Hiring Committee.
WORT FM is an equal opportunity employer. Persons of color, veterans, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. WORT FM conducts background checks on all job candidates after a contingent offer of employment has been extended.
Questions? Please contact the Hiring Committee at pledge@wortfm.org.