Director of Advancement - New Haven Free Public Library Foundation.
This position oversees the operations of the New Haven Free Public
Library Foundation, the development and fund-raising arm of the New
Haven Free Public Library system. Working in consultation with the
Executive Director and Foundation Board of Directors, this position is
responsible for setting and meeting fundraising targets, planning and
executing development projects and campaigns, expanding giving capacity
and building a culture of philanthropy within the library system.
Work spans all functional areas of development and
advancement: individual and institutional giving, grant writing, data
management and analysis, event planning, donor relations, board
development and marketing / communications. A successful candidate will
have a broad range of experience with fundraising and nonprofit
administration; analytic and creative thinking and communication skills;
a track record of success; and a passion for supporting the important
work of public libraries.
Responsibilities include: Set fundraising strategy,
annual calendar and budget, and develop an action plan to raise money in
support of the New Haven Free Public Library’s mission. Manage the
annual fundraising campaign: solicitation, donor recognition and
acknowledgement, data maintenance and analysis, grant and proposal
writing. Plan one, annual large-scale speical event and smaller
gatherings, celebrations, workshops and discussions throughout the year.
Execute fundraising efforts for the Stetson Branch Library capital
campaign: prepare solicitations and materials, assist co-chairs with
planning and committee management, record and track giving, manage
campaign events, website and social media. Supervise all day-to-day
Foundation operations with assistance from part-time bookkeeper and
clerical staff. Support the Board of Directors and prepare regular
meetings. Assist Executive Director and library staff with strategic
priorities and projects.
Qualifications: BA (required), advanced degree or
relevant certifications preferred. Demonstrated effectiveness in
working with a nonprofit board. Demonstrated success in developing and
delivering donor revenue goals and fundraising benchmarks in a
cost-effective way. Demonstrated excellence in organizational,
managerial, and communication skills. Knowledge of Donor Perfect (or
similar fundraising database), Quickbooks, website management and social
media platforms preferred.
Terms of Work and Benefits: This is a full-time
salaried position (37.5 hours a week) open effective immediately.
12-month renewable contract. Competitive salary and generous paid
time-off package. Medical benefits or insurance are the responsibility
of the employee. Applications received by June 15, 2017
will receive priority review. Interested candidates should submit a
cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to
Martha Brogan, Executive Director, NHFPL Foundation, 133 Elm Street, New
Haven, CT 06510; mbrogan@nhfpl.org; 203-946-8139.
The mission of the New Haven Free Public Library is to
ensure that all of New Haven’s citizens have full and unlimited access
to information and knowledge so that they may meet the needs of daily
living, have opportunities for self-education, and participate
successfully in self-government.
