EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS-

Executive Director of Development and Community Relations, Orange County

KCET-TV (PBS)
Founded in 1964, KCET-TV is the West Coast flagship station, and a leader of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) network, with viewers throughout Southern and Central California. KCET has an average weekly audience of 2.6 million households. Carried on nearly 150 cable systems in 11 counties, the station covers a region reaching from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, from Palm Springs to the Pacific Coast. KCET has operated and served the Orange County community for more than 40 years. It covers the largest geographical area with the most diverse population of any public TV station in the United States.

The primary purpose of Community Television of Southern California (KCET) is to provide public television programming to local communities in Southern and Central California. KCET makes a targeted, pro-active effort to promote on-air programs to specific communities of interest - linking viewers to resources and information which can improve their quality of life. KCET also acts as a media partner with community leaders and organizations to address pertinent issues.

KCET broadcasts more than 162 hours of programming each week, including critically acclaimed and time-honored PBS staples such as Masterpiece Theatre, NOVA, The Newshour with Jim Lehrer, Frontline, Antiques Roadshow and American Experience. Its acclaimed children’s schedule, PBS Kids, includes Sesame Street, Barney and Teletubbies. KCET augments PBS programming with its own locally produced programs and other acquisitions.

KCET is donor-supported community television. It exists because of the generosity and loyalty of more than 175,000 members whose annual gifts support KCET’s vital programs and community services. In FY 2004, nearly one third of the station’s $64 million in operating revenues came from these supporters. In comparison, only about 6% of the revenues were federal funds.

In addition to its important group of annual $40 members, KCET depends upon a core of faithful supporters whose annual commitment exceeds that of basic membership. These major donors join KCET’s Leadership Circle and Legacy Circle as major investors in KCET through significant unrestricted donations as well as planned gifts in wills and trusts. KCET also enjoys unrestricted support from corporations and foundations throughout Southern and Central California. These organizations and others nationwide also provide restricted funding for various KCET productions and projects.

KCET is governed by a volunteer board of directors made up of a cross section of business and community leadership. The station’s 175 person staff is headed by President & CEO, Al Jerome.

For more information about KCET, please visit www.kcet.org

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Development, External Relations and Planning, the Executive Director of Development and Community Relations for Orange County will work comprehensively with KCET senior and other staff based in Los Angeles to assist and advance the mission, identity and resources of KCET in Orange County. This position is based in Orange County.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
•Create and manage a comprehensive fundraising (including corporate relations) program in the Orange County area.
•Represent KCET and create relationships with potential major individual, foundation and corporate donors and prospects.
•Personally solicit major gifts for KCET.
•Assist in coordinating the work of KCET support and volunteer groups in Orange County.
•Assist Program Marketing activities as requested.
•Assist with media and public outreach, programs and events.
•Identify additional volunteers for KCET and manage their work and corporate interactions.
•Speak and make presentations to community groups.
•Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION
This position offers highly competitive compensation, depending on qualifications. A generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance is also offered after four months of employment. In addition, after one year of services, employees will be eligible to participate in KCET 403B annuity plan and enjoy other benefits offered.

TO APPLY
KCET is seeking qualified candidates irrespective of racial or ethnic background, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

For consideration, please submit letter, résumé and salary history to:

Jennifer Arundale
Partner
Shirley Associates – Executive Search Consultants
Los Angeles
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REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•Five or more years in fundraising and external relations activities for one or more major non-profit organizations.
•Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university; graduate degree highly desirable.
•Successful track record in personally cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gifts and donors.
•Knowledge of Orange County communities essential.
•Experience managing volunteers highly desirable.
•Campaign experience a plus.
•Public speaking experience.
•Ability to represent KCET with donors, community and corporate leaders, volunteers and media at a high level required.
•Availability to travel to KCET’s headquarters in Los Angeles for monthly or bimonthly meetings with Development and External Relations and Planning team.

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS
The ideal candidate will possess most or all of the following characteristics:

•Have a strong personal affinity with KCET’s mission and programs.
•Be intellectually curious.
•Keep current on trends affecting the philanthropic climate in the Orange County region.
•Keep current on national policies and trends affecting the field of public television and broadcasting.
•Be a person of integrity and reliability.
•Have a flexible, enthusiastic, and cooperative nature.
•Handle situations and interaction with others with tact and diplomacy.
•Desire to function as part of a team.
•Be willing to take initiative.
•Have a great sense of humor.
•Understand the demographic and socioeconomic landscape of Southern California.