Development Associate

Job Announcement

Development Associate

Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) is hiring a Development Associate. The ideal candidate should be relationship-driven, detailed oriented, and committed to ensuring supporters are meaningfully engaged, appropriately acknowledged, and consistently valued, informed and connected to the mission and impact of GPB. The Development Associate plays a key role in advancing the organization’s fundraising efforts by strengthening a culture of philanthropy through thoughtful donor stewardship and relationship management. The candidate also must embody emotional intelligence; strategic thinking with a strong execution focus; discretion and professionalism in handling donor information; initiative and adaptability; and commitment to mission-driven work. The Development Associate will report to the Director of Philanthropy. GPB is a statewide dual licensee comprised of 9 PBS television stations and 22 NPR radio stations that broadcast across the state of Georgia.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized stewardship plans to ensure consistent, meaningful engagement
• Coordinate timely and thoughtful donor communications, including acknowledgments, impact reports, and personalized outreach and track donor interactions and maintain accurate records in the CRM system
• Partner with senior development staff to execute stewardship strategies and campaigns for major donors
• Assist in identifying new major gift prospects for Prospect Researcher.
• Support cultivation efforts, including planning donor visits, events, and engagement opportunities; and participate in donor visits as appropriate, and assist in solicitation efforts
• Prepare briefing materials, proposals, and follow-up communications for donor meetings
• Help manage the major gift pipeline, ensuring timely movement of prospects through each stage
• Assist with and/or manage donor cultivation and stewardship events, including small gatherings, briefings, and recognition opportunities
• Coordinate event logistics, invitations, guest lists, and follow-up communications
• Partner with development and program staff to ensure events align with strategic fundraising goals and deliver meaningful donor experiences
• Support post-event stewardship to reinforce relationships and advance donor engagement
• Work closely with program staff to gather impact stories and outcomes for donor communications
• Collaborate with marketing/communications to align messaging and materials
• Support development initiatives that enhance donor engagement

Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in fundraising, sales, relationship management, or a related field and/or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in fundraising, sales, relationship management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to build authentic relationships
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge CRM or similar, and cloud-based development tools preferred
• Demonstrated interest in nonprofit development and philanthropy
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

We Offer: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, retirement plans; Pre-tax benefits for health, dental, vision, life, specified illness and accidental insurance; Health and childcare spending accounts; Disability insurance; and opportunities for training and professional development.

To Apply: Upload resume, cover letter, list of three references and applicant form on the GPB Job Center located at www.gpb.org/jobs. ONLY Applications submitted through the GPB Job Center with a complete application, resume AND cover letter WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

Georgia Public Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DATE POSTED: 06-15-26

RECRUITMENT NUMBER: C-9-26

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, retirement plans; Pre-tax benefits for health, dental, vision, life, specified illness and accidental insurance; Health and childcare spending accounts; Disability insurance; and opportunities for training and professional development.