Major Gifts Development Associate

Development Associate

Requisition ID

req38175

Working Title

Major Gifts Development Associate

Position Grade

14

Position Summary

NMPBS seeks an exceptional, relationship-driven fundraising professional to serve as Major Gifts Officer and help build a strong and sustainable future for NMPBS in New Mexico. This position will cultivate meaningful, long-term relationships with individuals who believe deeply in the power of NMPBS to inform, educate, inspire, and serve our communities.

Through thoughtful prospect identification, personal engagement, strategic cultivation, face-to-face solicitation, and exemplary stewardship, the Major Gifts Officer will inspire significant philanthropic investment in NMPBS. The position will manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, develop individualized strategies for each relationship, and work closely with the Director of Development to identify opportunities to increase support and expand the station’s major gifts pipeline.
This is an opportunity for an accomplished fundraiser to make a meaningful difference at a pivotal moment for NMPBS, helping translate the generosity and commitment of our supporters into lasting impact for New Mexicans.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as a major gift, special gift, or planned giving officer at a public media station
• Experience cultivating and soliciting multi-year commitments totaling six figures from individuals or families
• Experience managing high-level relationships with individuals and families of significant philanthropic capacity

Additional Requirements

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

KNME Operations (247A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $4,924.40 - $7,046.00

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

11/6/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To be considered for this position:

1. Complete the official UNMJOBS application; you must include ALL prior work experience, including the full dates of employment (month and year) for each position held, and the number of hours worked per week
2. Attach your current resume with three professional references listed.
3. Attach your cover letter that addresses our preferred qualifications.
4. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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