Regional Field Director - Donor Development Strategies

Created in 2011 in Denver, Colorado, Donor Development Strategies, LLC specializes in the professional delivery of fundraising and membership appeals straight to the door steps of prospective donors for Public Broadcasting stations. As more organizations and non-profits compete for fundraising dollars, it is critical for today’s non-profits to take the initiative to get out and talk face-to-face with the community that funds the services stations provide each and every day.

Essential Job Functions

• Expected to work M-F 9AM-5PM each workday unless canvassing or working from field office, as necessary.
• Ensure accountability and regular feedback.
• Ensure CRS policies and procedures, as well as all laws, are followed.
• Supervise and manage canvass directors and assistant canvass directors (often remotely) in their management of canvass staff in campaign offices nationwide.
• Regional Field Directors may at times need to manage canvass staff directly, including hiring, training, discipling, and terminating as necessary.
• Make employment decisions regarding canvass directors and canvassers as necessary, this includes final decisions to hire, discipline, and fire with assistance from Recruitment personnel and Human Resources.
• Implement and provide oversight for quality control and best practices for data collection, information gathering, etc.
• Develop and update a turf plan for field offices.
• Launch canvass programs performing Director duties as needed.
• Travel to and work from field offices, as necessary.
• Able to perform administrative duties as needed in central office when required.
• All other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated management abilities that include the ability to positively motivate others, role model professional and courteous behavior, and discipline direct reports constructively.
• Prior canvassing, organizing, fundraising, or equivalent leadership experience required.
• Proficiency with software applications and cloud-based storage platforms necessary to running field operations.
• Must think critically, problem solve, and troubleshoot technical systems and new digital mediums.
• Public speaking, interpersonal communication, formal writing, and strong telephone skills are required.
• Demonstrative flexibility within a changing organizational landscape and collaborate with teams on new projects.
• Must be organized, efficient, exercise attention to detail, and able to multi-task; must be an excellent time manager and keep a tight schedule.

Environment & Physical Demands

• 80 % Office, 20 % Field - Flex as Needed
• Availability to work on Saturdays, Holidays, and other days as needed.

Canvassing Requirements & Bonus Pay:

• Regional Field Directors will be expected to canvass as many shifts as needed and directed. This includes advanced check-ins with directors and other staff.
• Bonus compensation for canvassing will be calculated per each campaign’s Compensation & Bonus Structure.

The job description herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Salary: $56,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year