Director of Development and Donor Engagement

The Director of Development and Donor Engagement at PGCMLS is
responsible for managing all aspects of fundraising to support the
development and enhancement of Library services that meet the needs
and interests of Prince George’s County residents.  The
Director’s main role involves fostering strategic partnerships,
cultivating innovative financial resources to support new Library
services and executing fundraising strategies and initiatives that
may include annual fund drives, planned giving, major gifts,
endowment planning, grant solicitation. The Director of
Development and Donor Engagement reports to the Library’s Chief
Executive Officer (CEO).

Essential Functions:

1. Oversee the Library’s fundraising efforts and serve as liaison
   to the Library’s Foundation and Friends.
2. Create and execute strategies to raise sustainable funds that
   allow the Foundation to achieve its mission and growth
   objectives.
3. Provide direct support in achieving fundraising goals, as
   defined by the CEO, and assist with determining fiscal
   requirements for development activities.
4. Identify and actively cultivate partnerships and collaborative
   opportunities, consistent with identified funding priorities.
5. Develop plans to support and implement major gifts campaigns
   for long-term needs identified by the Library.  
6. Raise funds from individuals, foundations and corporations to
   increase the Library’s ability to offer excellent programming.
7. Develop fundraising campaigns and build donor relationships
   based on best practices.
8. Actively engage with library staff and administrators to ensure
   an ongoing understanding of funding needs and opportunities for
   enhancement.
9. Collaborate with the Library’s Public Relations and Marketing
   staff on designing and developing campaign related materials and
   generating clear and consistent communications to promote
   development efforts.
10. Communicate and maintain good working relations with the
    Library’s CEO, Board of Trustees, Director of Finance, Library
    staff, county agencies, etc.
11. Oversee grant proposals and reports to foundations. 
12. Respond to media inquiries and represent Library in fund
    development efforts.
13. Research new funding opportunities.
14. Organize and implement special events.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, public
  administrations, marketing, communications, or related field
  required.
• 7+ years fundraising, development, and grant writing
  experience
• Experience developing funding proposals and securing gifts and
  grants in excess of $50,000.
• Certified Fundraising Executive credential preferred.
• Membership in fundraising professional associations
  preferred.
• Bilingual in English and a second language preferred.
• Proven ability to develop cultivation, solicitation, and
  stewardship strategies that expand a donor base and increase
  revenue.
• Knowledge of board governance and skill in cultivating board
  engagement.
• Experience with fundraising and donor/funding opportunity
  research for individual, corporate, and foundation
  giving. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage grant writing and write
  successful grants and funding proposals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of non-profit fundraising
  techniques.
• Proven strategic planning and project management skills.
• Exceptional written and communication skills, networking and
  presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail. 
• Excellent research skills.