Ensure the CDO is briefed and prepared for all speaking engagements, presentations, and internal/external communications.
Anticipate the needs of the CEO, CDO, and other leaders in donor-facing roles and proactively prepare materials, strategies, and follow-through plans.
Coordinate closely with the CDO to help the CEO integrate donor strategy into the executive’s overall calendar and institutional priorities.
Act as the lead for high-stakes, time-sensitive initiatives assigned by the CDO, providing dedicated stewardship and project management for priority organizational goals.
Serve as a cross-departmental coordinator on behalf of the CDO to ensure consistency and alignment across the Development Division.
Drive internal collaboration by managing departmental agendas, overseeing task forces, and leading cross-team initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Manage budget activities across all Development departments in coordination with Finance and Operations.
Collaborate with Development leaders, including Operations and Fundraising staff, to ensure coordinated divisional fundraising efforts.
Ensure the timely and accurate completion of division-wide human resources projects like reviews, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Work closely with CDO to identify professional development opportunities and craft the budget to support them.
Direct and mentor the Executive Assistant and the Manager of Foundation Operations; provide strategic oversight to ensure administrative and operational excellence across the department.
Work closely with CDO on managing hiring processes and working closely with the People Team to fill departmental roles.
Spearhead team-wide culture and engagement initiatives, including talent recognition and professional celebrations. Serve as the primary Development liaison to the People Team to manage recruitment, hiring processes, and organizational role changes.
Develop and manage strategic plans that match NPR’s top donor prospects with engagement opportunities involving the CEO, CDO, VP, Editor in Chief, Foundation Chair, and other executives.
Prioritize and schedule donor meetings for NPR leadership, ensuring the highest-value opportunities are identified, prepared, and executed with clear objectives.
Oversee briefing and follow-up processes so that every donor interaction is purposeful, well-timed, and strengthens long-term relationships.
Manage the process of high-end correspondence for the CEO, CDO, and other senior executives, ensuring all donor communications are timely, strategic, polished, and relationship-building.
Oversee all Foundation and Trustee-related engagement, including the strategic planning and execution of board meetings, committee sessions, and high-level donor stewardship.
Align schedules and travel with the greatest revenue-producing potential to maximize the efficiency and impact of NPR executives’ time with donors.
Requirements
8-10 years of progressive experience in development/fundraising, nonprofit management, or a closely related field
3-5 years in a management role with direct reports
Demonstrated experience working directly with C-suite executives and/or board members
Ability to get things done: a master organizer and project planner who consistently looks ahead and anticipates needs before they arise.
Experience managing budgets at the departmental or divisional level
Strong project management track record with complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
Excellent writing/communication skills, particularly high-level correspondence and donor-facing materials
Ability to handle ambiguity, complexity, and urgency under changing priorities/conditions
Superior experience managing and leading people in complex environments
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet concurrent deadlines, organize time and priorities, and to do so in collaboration with diverse stakeholders