Position Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Development provides strategic leadership and hands-on management for all fundraising, donor engagement, and development operations. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for cultivating major donors, securing sponsorships and grants, overseeing signature fundraising events, managing board development activities, and ensuring excellence in stewardship and donor communications. The Director supervises a Development Associate and collaborates across departments to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities center around Fundraising Strategy & Leadership, Major Gifts & Annual Fund, Restricted & Campaign Giving, Signature Events & Sponsorships, Board & Volunteer Engagement, Planned Giving, Operations & Systems. See the full job posting for details.
Qualifications:
- 5–10+ years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in a nonprofit cultural, educational, or community-based organization.
- Demonstrated success in major gifts, annual fund campaigns, and event fundraising.
- Experience working with boards and development committees.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency with donor database systems (Raiser’s Edge preferred).
- Strategic thinker with strong organizational and project management skills.
- Comfortable serving as a public representative of the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE a plus.
Personal Attributes: Relationship-builder with high emotional intelligence. Entrepreneurial and proactive. Detail-oriented with strong follow-through. Collaborative team player. Passion for libraries, literacy, arts, and community engagement.
Compensation & Benefits: Pequot Library offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
**See the full job posting HERE.**
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to job@pequotlibrary.org.
