Senior Managing Director, Major & Planned Giving

● Manage a strategically qualified portfolio of approximately 50 donors and prospects; identify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward six-figure+ commitments. 

● Develop donor-centered funding opportunities, proposals, presentations, gift agreements, and individualized stewardship plans in collaboration with program and production partners. 

● Serve as philanthropy strategist and liaison for the President and CEO, guiding targeted outreach, cultivation, and solicitation to develop close relationships with key stakeholders 

● Serve as a staff liaison to MPT Foundation board committees and assist in recruitment of new board members. 

● Partner with the Managing Director in leading the Major & Planned Giving team. Developing methods to strengthen the principal-gift pipeline, coordinate prospect assignments and transitions, and maintain timely, accurate donor records. 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree 

Experience: Minimum Eight (8) years of experience in non-profit development, including direct fundraising experience and a proven track record of soliciting and closing major gifts of at least five-figures; with at least 3 years of supervisory experience leading a team in development. 

Note: experience can be substituted for education on a year by year basis

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications. 

● Exceptional communication, presentation, project management and interpersonal skills; sound judgement and discretion. 

● Campaign planning, readiness assessment, feasibility, or execution experience.

● Experience in public media, higher education, arts and culture, journalism, or another mission-driven non profit. 

● Familiarity with blended gifts, including endowment and planned gifts. 

● Experience with donor CRM and prospect-management systems.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application

The online applications are Strongly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to Maryland Public Television – HR, 11767 Owings Mills Blvd., Owings Mills, MD 21117. Paper application materials must be received by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-581-4382. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. 

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Aaron Clark at 410-581-4115. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. 

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

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