Fundraising Director — Hybrid, Part-Time (20–30h)

Ames Public Library Friends Foundation; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Ames Public Library Friends Foundation seeks a Development Director to lead fundraising, donor engagement, and development efforts. Working with the APLFF Board and Library staff, you will cultivate individual donors, businesses, and foundations to strengthen annual giving and sponsorships, while guiding campaigns and donor stewardship.

This role requires relationship building, organization, and diplomacy, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and diplomacy.
• Ability to work independently and with a board.
• Ability to handle confidential donor information.
• Commitment to the mission of public libraries.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual fundraising campaigns and develop plans with the board.
• Cultivate donors, businesses, and partners to grow giving and sponsorships.
• Identify funding needs, establish fundraising goals, diversify revenue, support the Library.
• Research and pursue grants from foundations, corporations, and other sources.
• Prepare grant proposals and sponsorship requests with Library staff.
• Build donor acknowledgments and track donor stewardship and impact.
• Develop donor-focused communications for website, newsletters, and social media.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative and independence

Discretion with confidential info

Commitment to public libraries

Tools

DonorPerfect

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ames Public Library Friends Foundation seeks a Development Director to lead fundraising, donor engagement, and development efforts. Working with the APLFF Board and Library staff, you will cultivate individual donors, businesses, and foundations to strengthen annual giving and sponsorships, while guiding campaigns and donor stewardship.

This role requires relationship building, organization, and diplomacy, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a hybrid work environment.