Chief Advancement Officer & Library Foundation Leader

Des Moines Public Library Foundation; Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Des Moines Public Library Foundation seeks an Executive Director & Chief Advancement Officer to lead the Foundation’s strategy and donor engagement. You will drive fundraising, cultivate major gifts, and serve as the principal spokesperson, aligning resources with Library priorities.

You will oversee a small team covering development, donor services, and operations, while partnering with the Board to sustain diverse funding streams and advocates for the Library’s mission.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree as required; master’s preferred for leadership.
• Minimum five years of fundraising experience.
• Experience in major gifts and corporate, foundation, or planned giving.
• Background in nonprofit leadership, grant development, and working with a Board of Directors.

Responsabilidades

• Lead fundraising strategy and personally cultivate donor relationships, securing major gifts.
• Build diverse, sustainable revenue sources and broaden the donor base.
• Collaborate with Library leadership and Boards to align priorities and advocate for the Library’s value.
• Lead a small team in development, donor services, and operations, with accountability to the Board.

Conocimientos

Fundraising strategy

Major gifts

Donor relations

Board collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in public/business administration

Master’s degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Des Moines Public Library Foundation seeks an Executive Director & Chief Advancement Officer to lead the Foundation’s strategy and donor engagement. You will drive fundraising, cultivate major gifts, and serve as the principal spokesperson, aligning resources with Library priorities.

You will oversee a small team covering development, donor services, and operations, while partnering with the Board to sustain diverse funding streams and advocates for the Library’s mission.