Manager of Donor Engagement - Oliver Wolcott Library
Be part of our team and enjoy fulfilling work helping to serve our community with essential library services!
The Oliver Wolcott Library is seeking a Manager of Donor Engagement.
The Manager of Donor Engagement works to create an overall strategy and
communication plan for achieving the library’s fundraising income goals
including identifying and evaluating opportunities and overcoming
obstacles.
Position responsibilities include:
Leading the total donor experience, including managing the creative
development and outreach for annual campaigns, new donor outreach,
planned giving and donor acknowledgement. Analyzing and reporting on
campaigns in a timely fashion, and providing actionable recommendations
based on results. Creation and management of compelling donor content
across all donor platforms, including print and digital. Leading complex
fundraising events, including leading and supporting an extensive
volunteer network and managing marketing and publicity for events.
The ideal candidate will have: A
college degree with 2-4 years of work experience in fundraising or
events management. Knowledge of and passion for Community-Centric
Fundraising principles. Strong knowledge of basic computer programs,
Excel, google documents, and social media platforms. Experience with
Publisher, Constant Contact, and Canva a plus. Exceptional communication
skills, including experience in writing creative copy and crafting
elegant donor messaging. Ability to work positively and productively
with a variety of stakeholders from donors to colleagues to vendors.
Have a record of setting and meeting goals and deadlines, and managing
multiple, simultaneous tasks while staying calm under pressure.
Meticulous detail orientation and a resilient, flexible attitude.
ABOUT THE OLIVER WOLCOTT LIBRARY: The
Oliver Wolcott Library is the principal public library for the Town of
Litchfield, Connecticut and is the heart of our community. It is the
intellectual center of the town. OWL serves patrons of every age
offering a wide variety of materials, services and program events.
The Library is well-loved by the community and has high community
engagement and support. We embrace new ideas, technologies, and
innovations.
The library receives slightly under 50% of its
funding from the Town. The remaining 50% is raised each year through
private donations. OWL’s mission is to provide facilities, materials,
services and programs that foster lifelong learning and a welcoming
environment for community interaction, enhanced by staff dedicated to
this vision and possessed of compassion, a cooperative spirit and strong
communication and interpersonal skills.
HOURS: Full-time, salaried position with excellent benefits. This is an on-site position.
COMPENSATION: Competitive, based on experience
TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume by January 15, 2022 to: Ann Marie White, Library Director, awhite@owlibrary.org.
