14 Npr jobs in the United States

Job Description

Donor Development Strategies (DDS) is a company that specializes in professional canvassing and grassroots outreach for public media stations (PBS and NPR). We’re looking to fill the Assistant Canvass Director position with someone that will be a strong fundraiser in the field, has excellent communication skills, and will be a good manager of the canvass staff. DDS campaigns are year-round, providing directors a structured 40-hour work week as well as benefits (healthcare, vision and dental opt in, 401(k), and Paid Time Off) .

Here in Boston, we fundraise on behalf of GBH. If you value the importance of these community resources and think you’d be a great fit, we encourage you to apply today!

Job Classification

Hourly – Non-Exempt – Full Time – Benefits Eligible

Essential Job Functions

• Field Work: Canvass 4-5 days per week. Perform field training and regular field check-ins with all staff. Canvass Directors are expected to meet and exceed minimum fundraising and canvass shift quotas in the field.
• Staff Management: Manage staff by creating and executing training plans. Hold staff accountable for working scheduled shifts, timeliness, meeting minimum standards, professionalism, etc.
• Administration: Collect and report data from daily and weekly operations. Ensure maintenance, management, and security of donor and organizational data and contributions. Deposit fully accounted for donations with the client each night.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with your Director Team and Project Manager. Canvass Directors are expected to participate in company-wide communication channels in a professional and prompt way.
• Other duties or projects as assigned by Project Managers.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Prior canvassing, organizing, fundraising, and/or leadership experience.
• Experience recruiting employees or volunteers, hiring/firing staff.
• Base-level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and cloud-based storage platforms.
• Professional communication skills (including public speaking, professional writing, and strong telephone skills) are required.
• Attention to detail, office management/administrative experience, and basic accounting skills are required.
• The successful candidate will be organized, efficient, and good at multi-tasking; must be an excellent and efficient time manager while following a tight schedule.

Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to canvass and/or perform in-field check-ins, including 5 hours walking outdoors, up to 5 days/week.
• Ability to work in a professional office environment.
• Availability to work on Saturdays, some holidays, and other days as needed for the campaign.

Pay and Benefits

• $23.00/hour starting base wage, plus fundraising bonuses.
• $100 potential weekly bonuses.
• Eligible for regular raises subject to performance reviews and office success.
• Paid Time Off provided.
• Subsidized healthcare/vision/dental.
• 401(k) with automatic employer contribution after first year.
• Reimbursed at IRS rate for work-related driving.

Donor Development Strategies (DDS) is a company that specializes in professional canvassing and grassroots outreach for public media stations (PBS and NPR). We’re looking to fill the Assistant Canvass Director position with someone that will be a strong fundraiser in the field, has excellent communication skills, and will be a good manager of the canvass staff. DDS campaigns are year-round, providing directors a structured 40-hour work week as well as benefits (healthcare, vision and dental opt in, 401(k), and Paid Time Off) .

Here in Boston, we fundraise on behalf of GBH. If you value the importance of these community resources and think you’d be a great fit, we encourage you to apply today!

Job Classification

Hourly – Non-Exempt – Full Time – Benefits Eligible

Essential Job Functions

• Field Work: Canvass 4-5 days per week. Perform field training and regular field check-ins with all staff. Canvass Directors are expected to meet and exceed minimum fundraising and canvass shift quotas in the field.
• Staff Management: Manage staff by creating and executing training plans. Hold staff accountable for working scheduled shifts, timeliness, meeting minimum standards, professionalism, etc.
• Administration: Collect and report data from daily and weekly operations. Ensure maintenance, management, and security of donor and organizational data and contributions. Deposit fully accounted for donations with the client each night.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with your Director Team and Project Manager. Canvass Directors are expected to participate in company-wide communication channels in a professional and prompt way.
• Other duties or projects as assigned by Project Managers.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Prior canvassing, organizing, fundraising, and/or leadership experience.
• Experience recruiting employees or volunteers, hiring/firing staff.
• Base-level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and cloud-based storage platforms.
• Professional communication skills (including public speaking, professional writing, and strong telephone skills) are required.
• Attention to detail, office management/administrative experience, and basic accounting skills are required.
• The successful candidate will be organized, efficient, and good at multi-tasking; must be an excellent and efficient time manager while following a tight schedule.

Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to canvass and/or perform in-field check-ins, including 5 hours walking outdoors, up to 5 days/week.
• Ability to work in a professional office environment.
• Availability to work on Saturdays, some holidays, and other days as needed for the campaign.

Pay and Benefits

• $23.00/hour starting base wage, plus fundraising bonuses.
• $100 potential weekly bonuses.
• Eligible for regular raises subject to performance reviews and office success.
• Paid Time Off provided.
• Subsidized healthcare/vision/dental.
• 401(k) with automatic employer contribution after first year.
• Reimbursed at IRS rate for work-related driving.

Job Description

Public Media Canvassers Wanted!

Do you value public media and the role it plays in our society? Join our team in saving PBS & NPR ! Philadelphia's most trustworthy source of quality programming, WHYY , needs your help to connect with the community. Your work will drive meaningful change!

Donor Development Strategies (DDS) and WHYY are looking for Canvassers to join our team and build community support for the PBS affiliate in your community!

Requirements:

• Enjoy talking to people
• Interested in fundraising for a great cause
• Value public media and community outreach
• Ability to walk for 5+ hours outside every day
• No experience required – we provide paid training
• Ability to work a 1:00PM - 9:00PM schedule

Benefits and Pay:

• $20/hr base pay.
• $100 potential weekly bonuses for FT staff.
• Paid Time Off provided
• Subsidized healthcare/vision/dental
• 401(k) with automatic employer contribution
• Driving on the job is reimbursed at the IRS Rate.

Public Media Canvassers Wanted!

Do you value public media and the role it plays in our society? Join our team in saving PBS & NPR !  Oregon's most trustworthy source of quality programming, OPB , needs your help to connect with the community. Your work will drive meaningful change!

Donor Development Strategies (DDS) and OPB  are looking for Canvassers to join our team and build community support for the PBS affiliate in your community!

Requirements:

• Enjoy talking to people
• Interested in fundraising for a great cause
• Value public media and community outreach
• Ability to walk for 5+ hours outside every day
• No experience required – we provide paid training
• Ability to work a 1:00PM - 9:00PM schedule

Benefits and Pay:

• $20/hr base pay.
• $100 potential weekly bonuses for FT staff.
• Paid Time Off provided
• Subsidized healthcare/vision/dental
• 401(k) with automatic employer contribution
• Driving on the job is reimbursed at the IRS Rate.

Public Media Canvassers Wanted!

Do you value public media and the role it plays in our society? Join our team in saving PBS & NPR ! Wisconsin's most trustworthy source of quality programming, WPT & WPR , needs your help to connect with the community. Your work will drive meaningful change!

Donor Development Strategies (DDS) and WPT/WPR  are looking for Canvassers to join our team and build community support for the PBS affiliate in your community!

Requirements:

• Enjoy talking to people
• Interested in fundraising for a great cause
• Value public media and community outreach
• Ability to walk for 5+ hours outside every day
• No experience required – we provide paid training
• Ability to work a 1:00PM - 9:00PM schedule

Benefits and Pay:

• $19/hr base pay.
• $100 potential weekly bonuses for FT staff.
• Paid Time Off provided
• Subsidized healthcare/vision/dental
• 401(k) with automatic employer contribution
• Driving on the job is reimbursed at the IRS Rate.

Public Media Canvassers Wanted!

Do you value public media and the role it plays in our society? Join our team in saving PBS & NPR ! Philadelphia's most trustworthy source of quality programming, WHYY , needs your help to connect with the community. Your work will drive meaningful change!

Donor Development Strategies (DDS) and WHYY  are looking for Canvassers to join our team and build community support for the PBS affiliate in your community!

Requirements:

• Enjoy talking to people
• Interested in fundraising for a great cause
• Value public media and community outreach
• Ability to walk for 5+ hours outside every day
• No experience required – we provide paid training
• Ability to work a 1:00PM - 9:00PM schedule

Benefits and Pay:

• $20/hr base pay.
• $100 potential weekly bonuses for FT staff.
• Paid Time Off provided
• Subsidized healthcare/vision/dental
• 401(k) with automatic employer contribution
• Driving on the job is reimbursed at the IRS Rate.

Public Media Canvassers Wanted!

Do you value public media and the role it plays in our society? Join our team in saving PBS & NPR !  Pittsburgh's most trustworthy source of quality programming, WQED , needs your help to connect with the community. Your work will drive meaningful change!

Donor Development Strategies (DDS) and WQED  are looking for Canvassers to join our team and build community support for the PBS affiliate in your community!

Requirements:

• Enjoy talking to people
• Interested in fundraising for a great cause
• Value public media and community outreach
• Ability to walk for 5+ hours outside every day
• No experience required – we provide paid training
• Ability to work a 1:00PM - 9:00PM schedule

Benefits and Pay:

• $19/hr base pay.
• $100 potential weekly bonuses for FT staff.
• Paid Time Off provided
• Subsidized healthcare/vision/dental
• 401(k) with automatic employer contribution
• Driving on the job is reimbursed at the IRS Rate.

Public Media Canvassers Wanted!

Do you value public media and the role it plays in our society? Join our team in saving PBS & NPR ! Boston's most trustworthy source of quality programming, GBH , needs your help to connect with the community. Your work will drive meaningful change!

Donor Development Strategies (DDS) and GBH  are looking for Canvassers to join our team and build community support for the PBS affiliate in your community!

Requirements:

• Enjoy talking to people
• Interested in fundraising for a great cause
• Value public media and community outreach
• Ability to walk for 5+ hours outside every day
• No experience required – we provide paid training
• Ability to work a 1:00PM - 9:00PM schedule

Benefits and Pay:

• $20/hr base pay.
• $100 potential weekly bonuses for FT staff.
• Paid Time Off provided
• Subsidized healthcare/vision/dental
• 401(k) with automatic employer contribution
• Driving on the job is reimbursed at the IRS Rate.

Company Overview

Donor Development Strategies (DDS) in collaboration with your local PBS & NPR station is searching for a dedicated Nonprofit Canvass Director to lead our grassroots efforts. This crucial role involves fundraising and community engagement to support public media outlets like PBS and NPR. We offer a structured 40-hour work week along with comprehensive benefits , including healthcare options, dental and vision plans, a 401(k), and Paid Time Off.

The Nonprofit Canvass Director is a pivotal position where you will lead, manage, and inspire a team to meet and surpass fundraising targets. If you are passionate about public media and excel in leadership, we encourage you to apply.

• Lead by Example: Participate in field canvassing 4-5 days per week.
• Training: Implement comprehensive training for canvassing staff to ensure achievement of goals.
• Performance Targets: Meet and exceed minimum set quotas for fundraising and canvassing activities.

• Supervision: Create and implement effective training plans for new and existing staff.
• Accountability: Ensure staff adherence to schedules, quality standards, and professional protocols.

• Data Management: Collect and ensure the accuracy of data related to daily operations and fundraising efforts.
• Resource Management: Oversee the security and confidentiality of donor contributions and reach goals in financial stewardship.

• Team Engagement: Maintain open communication channels within the director team and report to the Project Manager.
• Professional Liaison: Represent DDS professionally in all interactions with stakeholders and team members.

• Experience: Prior experience in canvassing, fundraising, organising, or leadership roles is highly desirable.
• Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office and cloud-based storage platforms is essential.
• Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are necessary for public and team interaction.
• Organisational Skills: Strong attention to detail, exceptional time management, and multi-tasking capabilities.

• Canvassing: Ability to commit to up to 5 hours of outdoor walking most days per week.
• Flexibility: Must be available to work Saturdays and possibly some holidays.

• Salary: Competitive pay of $24.00 per hour with potential for bonuses based on fundraising success.
• Benefits Package: Includes healthcare, vision, dental, 401(k) with employer contributions, and Paid Time Off.
• Reimbursements: Mileage reimbursements at the IRS Rate for work-related driving.

If you are passionate about making a difference through public media and meet these qualifications, your next career opportunity awaits with us!