Community Canvass Fundraiser for PBS and NPR | Donor Development Strategies - Boston, Detroit, Tampa, Minneapolis, San Diego

[Kristin Myers]

Are you looking for the perfect summer gig? Help support PBS and NPR and work alongside your favorite local station!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Donor Development Strategies is running neighborhood canvass membership building and fundraising campaigns for Boston Public Radio and Television (WGBH), Detroit Public Television (DPTV), Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting (WEDU), Twin Cities Public Television (TPT), and San Diego Public Broadcasting (KPBS). We are looking for folks that are passionate about public media to get out into neighborhoods and engage the public about PBS and NPR. 

Public Media has been an essential community resource for decades. It provides millions of people with in-depth news coverage, early childhood education, and intelligent entertainment.  PBS and NPR is only able to provide unique programming, educational resources, and cutting edge digital content with member support -- which is why DDS is building a community outreach team to bring thousands of new members into the fold.  

Canvassers talk to community members at their homes each day and ask those who support their local station to contribute to the cause, all while gathering important program and demographic data to enrich our understanding of the public media audience. No fundraising experience is required, we provide all necessary training.

We are also looking for talented individuals with a background in canvassing to fill leadership positions as field managers. Field managers are an essential part of the office leadership team. FMs lead a team of three to five every day, train new staff, and work closely with the Field Office Directors to drive the success of the campaign.  Our company continues to grow rapidly.  Field Managers are the first to be considered for Director roles within our company.

CANVASSER CANDIDATES SHOULD BE:

• Awesome communicators. We get out into the community and talk to dozens of people each day, and need to be able to convey our message about Twin Cities Public Television clearly.
• Enthusiastic about public media. We're asking folks to support a cause they care about -- enthusiasm makes a big difference in that appeal.
• People who want to make a difference. We're signing up the next generation of public media supporters to ensure that all of the great educational and informational shows that TPT provides are around well into the future.

FIELD MANAGER CANDIDATES SHOULD BE:

• Motivated to help our project grow. This year we want to talk to hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans about TPT, and we need leaders who can develop teams and drive toward goals.
• Great at training and motivating others.
• Highly responsible and detail oriented. Field managers are trusted to safeguard and account for the public's contributions.
• Experienced at fundraising. Our field managers lead by example in performance.


Does this sound like it could be a good fit for you? Then get in touch!
Do you have a car? We provide a generous mileage reimbursement.

TO APPLY: Email your resume to kristin.myers@donordevo.com.  Be sure to let us know what you bring to the team.  We look forward to hearing from you!

COMPENSATION: Base pay is $10/hr plus competitive weekly fundraising bonuses. Our staff average $12-$20/hour.

BENEFITS: Full health, vision, dental, life, and accident insurance after 60 days. Paid holiday, sick, vacation, and personal days. Opportunity to enroll in a 401(k) retirement plan with automatic employer contribution.