Radio Development Lead

The Radio Development Lead is responsible for overseeing WKJA’s daily operations while strategically growing financial support through donor engagement, sponsorships, and community partnerships. This role combines business acumen with ministry outreach- strengthening relationships with churches, para-church organizations, businesses, and listeners. Serving as a visible ambassador for Heartfelt Radio, this position plays a vital part in advancing WKJA’s mission to share Christ’s love throughout Northeast Ohio.

Primary Responsibilities
• Lead the daily operations of WKJA’s business office, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness in all administrative and financial processes.
• Develop and execute donor engagement and fundraising strategies that align with WKJA’s mission and growth goals.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, churches, ministries, and business partners.
• Create and manage promotional events and community engagement activities, including oversight of the WKJA Event Trailer.
• Implement and track multi-channel fundraising campaigns (on-air, digital, direct mail, and in-person).
• Manage and maintain accurate donor and listener databases; ensure timely gift entry, acknowledgment, and reporting.
• Prepare deposits, issue receipts, and coordinate donor correspondence with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Support planning and logistics for the annual Harvest Time Fundraiser and other donor campaigns.
• Collaborate with the General Manager on strategic initiatives, sponsorship packages, and partnership opportunities, compliant with FCC regulations.
• Represent WKJA at community events, church partnerships, and promotional appearances.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to strengthen Heartfelt Radio’s marketing, outreach, and listener retention efforts.
• Develop sponsorship packages in alignment with management goals and FCC compliance.
• Grow revenue through sponsorship and donor opportunities that advance WKJA’s outreach.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with ministry leaders and business sponsors for long-term engagement.
• Partner with churches and para-church organizations to incorporate Heartfelt Radio into missions or outreach initiatives.

Core Competencies & Skills
• Fundraising and Donor Development
• Relationship and Partnership Building
• Strategic Communication and Presentation
• Event Planning and Public Relations
• Financial Accuracy and Confidentiality
• Database Management and Reporting
• Adaptability and Team Collaboration

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, business, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development.
• 1-2 years of proven ability to meet and exceed revenue goals through strategic donor and sponsor engagement.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% locally and work occasional evenings or weekends for events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint), social media, and financial/donor software.

How to Apply

Apply online at: https://chministries.org/employment/.

Christian Healthcare Ministries, (CHM) the licensee of Heartfelt Radio (WKJA-FM 91.9), is a religious broadcaster as defined by the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.2080(c)(1); Review of the Commission’s Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies, 17 FCC Rcd. 24018 (2002). As a religious broadcaster, CHM has established a religious qualification for all employee positions at Heartfelt Radio. In accordance with the FCC’s rules, CHM makes reasonable, good faith efforts to recruit applicants, without regard to race, color, national origin or gender, among those who are qualified for employment based on their religious belief or affiliation.