Development Director

Chester County Library System; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Easttown Library Foundation seeks a Development Director to lead all fundraising efforts for the foundation, expand philanthropic support, and build relationships with donors and businesses. The role requires strategic planning, grant writing, and effective coordination with library teams and the Foundation Board.

The director will manage annual and endowment fundraising, oversee special events, and prepare reports for the Board while collaborating with community partners to advance library

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience with a record of success in donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and revenue generation.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and public speaking communication skills
• Knowledge of donor cultivation, major gifts, grant writing, planned giving, and stewardship practices
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies for the Annual Fund, Endowment Fund, and Planned Giving
• Maintain donor database, process gifts, analyze data, and prepare reports to inform fundraising efforts
• Develop and manage portfolio of donors and prospects
• Devise and execute strategies to cultivate and steward donors in coordination with the Development Committee of the Foundation Board
• Plan, design, and prepare the Annual Report and other fundraising publications and brochures
• Research, manage, and write grant proposals, including for the EITC program
• Oversee, plan, prepare, and handle logistics of all Foundation special events and donor cultivation and recognition events
• Draft Foundation annual budget and provide input for long range planning and fundraising goals
• Collaborate with Community Engagement Librarian on social media and website content and event marketing materials
• Collaborate with the Friends of Easttown Library on their fundraising initiatives and events in coordination with the Foundation’s activities
• Achieve fundraising goals for the Annual and Endowment Funds as set by the Foundation Board
• Prepare and present a monthly report to the Foundation Board on the status of fundraising initiatives and events
• Oversee consultants and vendors for special projects and events

Skills

Fundraising

Donor cultivation

Grants writing

Public speaking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Donor database software

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

www.easttownlibrary.orgPosition Title: Development Director (full-time, exempt)Department: Administration

We are looking for a welcoming, enthusiastic, and community-focused individual to join our team as Development Director. This position is responsible for leading all fundraising efforts of the Easttown Library Foundation. The Development Director builds relationships with individuals and businesses while developing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive fundraising plan to expand philanthropic support for the organization. Easttown Library is a busy suburban library in Chester County, PA. In addition to loaning books and nontraditional materials, we also offer a robust set of programs and services for residents of all ages, including notary and passport services. Our library is a hub for lifelong learning, connection, exploration, and enrichment. The Easttown Library Foundation supports the mission of Easttown Library through philanthropy, advocacy, and community engagement to ensure exceptional library services for current and future generations.

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies for the Annual Fund, Endowment Fund, and Planned Giving
• Maintain donor database, process gifts, analyze data, and prepare reports to inform fundraising efforts
• Develop and manage portfolio of donors and prospects
• Devise and execute strategies to cultivate and steward donors in coordination with the Development Committee of the Foundation Board
• Plan, design, and prepare the Annual Report and other fundraising publications and brochures
• Research, manage, and write grant proposals, including for the EITC program
• Oversee, plan, prepare, and handle logistics of all Foundation special events and donor cultivation and recognition events
• Draft Foundation annual budget and provide input for long range planning and fundraising goals
• Collaborate with Community Engagement Librarian on social media and website content and event marketing materials
• Collaborate with the Friends of Easttown Library on their fundraising initiatives and events in coordination with the Foundation’s activities
• Achieve fundraising goals for the Annual and Endowment Funds as set by the Foundation Board
• Prepare and present a monthly report to the Foundation Board on the status of fundraising initiatives and events
• and events
• Oversee consultants and vendors for special projects and events

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience with a demonstrated record of success in donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and revenue generation

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and public speaking communication skills
• Strong knowledge of donor cultivation, major gifts, grant writing, planned giving, and stewardship practices
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesSelf-starter with ability to work independently and as a team member
• Proficiency with donor database software, Microsoft Office, and Canva