Director of Corporate Development

About the role

KET is Kentucky’s only statewide media organization, broadcasting into 8 states and 10 media markets. It offers high-quality PBS programming, local productions, and educational resources.

Responsibilities

• Create, execute and evaluate fundraising strategies to secure and grow broadcast, event, digital, education and community sponsorships from corporate partners.
• Align KET’s vision, programs, and services with funding opportunities and communicate a case for support.
• Build and manage an individual portfolio of corporate partners and prospects, focusing on retention and new connections.
• Manage administrative and database functions, including donor recognition, pledge entries, invoicing, acknowledgments, and coordination with KET staff.
• Identify and secure new sponsorship opportunities, manage event sponsorships, and foster a culture of philanthropy.
• Lead, coach, and mentor the Corporate team, participate in hiring, training, and performance oversight, and resolve issues.
• Develop and execute a year-round Strategic Plan, promote sponsorship opportunities, and collaborate with KET Marketing.
• Effectively communicate and advocate for KET’s programs and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of three years of experience in fundraising, sales, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, media sales, or resource development.
• Track record in building effective partner relationships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and database management skills.
• Self-supporting administrative, marketing, and office skills.
• Public media, corporate outreach, and supervisory experience preferred.
• Frequent travel and occasional evening/weekend hours required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in fundraising, sales, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, media sales, or resource development.
• Track record in building effective partner relationships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and database management skills.
• Self-supporting administrative, marketing, and office skills.
• Public media, corporate outreach, and supervisory experience preferred.
• Frequent travel and occasional evening/weekend hours required.

Skills

• Strong fundraising and media sales skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Database management and administrative skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with corporate partners.
• Experience in creating and executing strategic plans.
• Effective leadership and mentoring abilities.

Benefits

KET offers a creative, engaging work environment with opportunities to collaborate and advance professionally. Employees receive paid time off, several health insurance plan selections, and retirement savings options.

Pay

The salary will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and is non-commissionable.

Schedule

Frequent travel and occasional evening/weekend hours may be required.

Contact

To apply, visit www.ket.org/jobs and send questions to [email protected].