Director of Development, The Associated Press (Remote/Hybrid)

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization
dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains
the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in
all formats and the essential provider of the technology and
services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s
population sees AP journalism every day.

 
The Associated Press seeks an experienced
director of development with a passion for journalism to lead and
help grow fund development to support its mission of delivering
independent journalism to the world. Reporting to the Vice
President of Philanthropic Development, this position will lead a
growing team that secures philanthropic support that advances AP’s
journalism and its suite of products and services that support the
local, regional, national, and global news markets. This is a new
position created to move AP’s fund development delivery to the next
level. Key priorities span a wide range of topics, including
democracy, education, climate, health, and artificial
intelligence.
 
The candidate will have a successful track
record of building partnerships and closing grants and gifts at the
7-figure and higher level. The individual will be an exceptional
relationship manager and a passionate ambassador for The Associated
Press’ Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism. The candidate will be
comfortable working with AP staff all over the world, in business
as well as editorial departments, and have frontline experience
with senior foundations officials and major donors. Travel will be
required.
 
Specific responsibilities
include:

• Serve as AP’s frontline executive for new business acquisition
  and revenue development.
• Steward and build current philanthropic donor relationships,
  with an eye toward ensuring successful renewals.
• Alongside the VP of Philanthropic Development and AP
  leadership, set a strategic direction and vision for managing and
  growing funding.
• Build relationships with senior decision makers in the U.S. as
  well as international philanthropy.
• Pitch and secure business at the six-to-eight figure
  range.
• Support potential expansion into individual and major gift
  development.
• Supervise a team of development officers responsible for
  managing specific program and funder portfolios.
• In close coordination with the VP of Philanthropic Development
  and chief of staff, work closely with AP’s executive and news
  leadership to meet and exceed financial/revenue goals.
• Work with project teams in communications, finance, audience
  engagement, and local news success to ensure our work is meeting
  goals and assessing opportunities for broader impact.

 

Qualifications: The director of development
must have a demonstrated track record of success in meeting and
exceeding revenue goals within mission-driven work in settings such
as public media, university development, or science/health. Ideal
candidates will bring fundraising success in the journalism
industry and/or democracy-related initiatives, and/or will have
extensive experience operating within a philanthropic setting.
Applicants must exhibit strong leadership and communications skills
while working effectively as a member of a team. Maintaining a
balance in keeping a flexible approach while holding strong time
and task management skills is critical, as the director must
prioritize amongst competing and evolving priorities. Applicants
should have at least 10 years of full-time relevant experience.

 

Other qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. will be
  mandatory.
• Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken
  English.
• Advanced-level professional competency with the Microsoft
  Office suite of software, including Word, Excel and
  PowerPoint.
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus.

 

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect
for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide
equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status,
national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,
disability or status as a veteran. We encourage members of
traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

 

Work Location: This position may be remote or
hybrid depending on location.

 

Compensation & Benefits: The anticipated
salary range for this position is $160,000 – $180,000, contingent
on experience and other job-related factors. Employees are eligible
to participate, according to the terms of the official plan
documents, in a 401(k) plan, employer-sponsored health insurance
plan, and are eligible for paid time off and holidays in accordance
with AP policy.

 

Application deadline is 11:59pm EST on April 14,
2024.