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Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group LLC Director of Development, Flint Public Library in Beaverton, Michigan
The Director of Development will have the opportunity to significantly expand and diversify the Library's financial resources, as well as serve on the Executive Team. Key challenges and opportunities include:
Fundraising Strategy and Implementation
- Collaborate with the Library's Executive Director and Board of Trustees to develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan to raise sustainable funds.
- Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including grants, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and planned giving to increase the Library's ability to offer excellent programs and services.
- Coordinate and manage fundraising campaigns and special events.
- Analyze fundraising data to identify trends and inform future strategies.
Donor Cultivation and Engagement
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors through regular communication, meetings, and personalized outreach.
- Develop and implement donor recognition programs to acknowledge and celebrate donor contributions.
Donor Management and Relations
- Develop and deliver reports, impact stories, and other materials that demonstrate the value and impact of donor support.
- Organize and lead donor appreciation events and activities.
Collaboration and Team Leadership
- Engage with executive leadership team, Board of Trustees, Friends of the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, and library staff to understand funding needs and align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.
- Work with the Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator to enhance the Library's visibility, ensuring that marketing and communication efforts align with fundraising goals to attract and retain donors.
- Ability to lead, coach, and inspire colleagues.
People and Budget Management
- Supervise the Development Assistant, ensuring their work aligns with the organization's goals, providing regular feedback, and investing in their professional growth and development.
- Develop and manage the development department's budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Monitor expenditures and revenue, providing consistent financial updates to the executive leadership team and Board of Trustees.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
Qualifications and Job Requirements
Required
- A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Business Management, Non-Profit Management, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field.
- 5+ years fundraising, development, and grant writing experience.
- Demonstrated success managing, supporting, and coaching direct and indirect reports.
- Intermediate technology skills for successful use of social media, donor management software, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace, and curiosity to learn new platforms
- Demonstrated ability to write successful grants and funding proposals.
- Ability to manage donor interest and personal information with tact and confidentiality.
- Ability to travel within city, state, and out-of-state as needed.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Preferred
Experience with library fundraising.
Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) or other relevant professional certification.
Membership in fundraising professional associations.
Experience with major gift fundraising, planned giv