Due
to a retirement, the Ridgefield Library in beautiful Ridgefield, CT is
seeking a new Development Director. Chartered in 1903, the Ridgefield
Library is an “association” library organized as an independent
501(c)(3) non-profit but recognized by the State of CT as the Principal
Public Library for the Town of Ridgefield and receiving approximately
70% of its $3M annual operating budget as a grant from the Town.
The Development Director is a member of the Library senior management
team and is responsible for all aspects of a comprehensive fund
development program. Key areas of management responsibility include
Library Board engagement, major donor program, broad-based community
support, strategic planning, annual fund, special events and planned
giving. The Development Director supervises the work of the Development
Assistant and works in partnership with the Library Director and the
Library Board of Directors to achieve annual fundraising goals.
The successful candidate will be a driven, goal-oriented fundraising
leader with a donor stewardship mindset, the highest professional ethics
and a commitment to the community service mission of the Ridgefield
Library. More about Library at www.ridgefieldlibrary.org.
The Development Director is a full time, exempt position reporting to
the Library Director. 5+ years demonstrated fundraising experience and
Bachelor’s degree required. Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)
status a plus. Compensation includes a salary range of $78,000-$83,000,
depending on experience, and a generous benefits package including paid
time off, health coverage and 401K retirement plan with organizational
matching. View full job details here. Please submit a resume and cover letter to: Brenda McKinley, Library Director, BJMcKinley@ridgefieldlibrary.org.
Professional references need be provided only as requested.
Application Deadline: July 1, 2022.
