Salary: $35-$40 hourly, commensurate with experience
Schedule:
Part-time (Flexible 25 hours per week), in-person, exempt position with
benefits. (PTO and Retirement) Potential for hybrid schedule
Reports to: Executive Director
The Gunn Memorial Library, Inc. 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 Washington and must raise nearly 70% of our annual operating budget through private contributions. This reliance on philanthropy underscores the critical need for a strategic and dedicated approach to fundraising.
We are now seeking our first Development Director to lead this effort. The successful candidate will be a driven, goal-oriented fundraising leader with a donor stewardship mindset, the highest professional ethics. This new role will be essential in building a comprehensive, professional fundraising program and fostering a culture of philanthropy. The Development Director will help secure the financial resources needed to strengthen our programs, maintain our historic buildings, support staff and operations, and ensure that Gunn continues to meet the evolving needs of our community—today and for generations to come.
Development Director Role: The Development Director will be responsible for planning and implementing an annual fundraising program that includes major gifts, foundation giving, and special events. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Executive Director, Development Committee of the Board of Trustees to plan a Capital Campaign that includes Planned Giving.
Qualifications:
- A deep interest in libraries, museums and community enrichment.
- Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree, a plus.
- Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) status a plus.
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in fundraising. We welcome candidates with equivalent experience and relevant skills, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
- Successful record of accomplishment in individual giving, major gifts, foundation giving, and special events.
- Capital Campaign fundraising experience, highly desirable.
- Planned Giving experience, a plus.
- Proficient knowledge of fundraising software and donor databases
- Excellent computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace
- Experience in effective creative marketing and communication skills, both internally and externally.
- Highest professional integrity and adherence to library, fundraising, and AFP’s Code of Ethical Standards.
This is an abbreviated posting. Please see the full position posting HERE.
Closing date: September 15, 2025
To apply please submit a thoughtful letter as to why you would be a good fit at GMLM and your resume to searchcommittee@gunnlibrary.org.
