Director of Development and Donor Engagement - Tenders Global

Director of Development and Donor Engagement

Prince George's County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS)

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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.

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