Director of Development

WCTE, the Upper Cumberland Public Broadcast Station, is committed to enriching the community through education, outreach, and high-quality programming. Serving more than 1,300,000 viewers across Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, WCTE reaches audiences via antenna, cable TV, and satellite networks through its channels WCTE-HD, World, and Create. WCTE empowers partnerships to foster informed, educated, and prosperous communities, while offering culturally diverse, essential content. The organization also addresses educational and social challenges and plays a key role in recording and preserving local culture to improve the quality of life in its broadcast region.

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Cookeville, TN, for a Director of Development. The Director of Development will lead and implement strategic fundraising initiatives to support the goals of WCTE PBS. Responsibilities include managing planned giving campaigns, cultivating donor relationships, overseeing annual giving efforts, developing corporate sponsorships, and executing fundraising events. The role also involves creating and monitoring budgets, as well as collaborating with various stakeholders to advance the organization’s mission.

• Experience with Planned Giving and Annual Giving programs to cultivate and secure long-term donor contributions
• Strong knowledge of Fundraising and Philanthropy, with a proven track record in securing financial support
• Proficiency in Budgeting and financial planning to ensure effective use of resources and alignment with organizational goals
• Exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders
• Familiarity with donor management systems and fundraising strategies
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field
• Experience in public broadcasting or nonprofit organizations is a plus