Foundation Director

Hamilton East Public Library is currently seeking a full-time (40 hrs. per week) Foundation Director. The Foundation Director represents the Hamilton East Public Library Foundation to constituencies, both internal and external. The primary role is one of managing the activities and operations of the HEPL Foundation. The Foundation Director will implement a plan to raise private funds from individuals, foundations and corporations to augment the Library’s ability to offer excellent programs and services. In partnership with the Foundation Board, the Foundation Director will seek opportunities to engage existing and new donors to the Foundation. The Foundation Director in collaboration with the Library Director/Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees will recommend and enlist members for the Foundation Board. A primary role for the Foundation Director will be nurturing relationships with the Foundation’s donors, utilizing excellent community relations skills to continually learn of their interests at the Library and to provide them with updates on how their funds are being spent to support the Library. Strong capacity for donor engagement and stewardship is critical to success in this role. This position will report to the Library Director/CEO and the Foundation Board. A generous compensation package includes competitive base pay of $62,730-$73,389 (negotiable based on experience). Benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; and paid vacation. Retirement benefits include participation in the Indiana Public Retirement System pension plan.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fund Development:

• Develop and implement the Foundation’s fundraising strategies. This may include endowments and planned giving, special events, annual giving, direct mail, major gift drives, and grant solicitation.

• Develop and oversee the strategic plan for the Foundation.

• Develop donor base including corporate, foundation and individual supporters.

• Maintain and steward donor relations.

• Prepare and deliver reports to the Foundation Board and Library Board of Trustees.

• Maintain electronic database and records.

• Process and acknowledge all donations to the Foundation and Library. Work collaboratively with the Library Director to identify, strategize and seek additional funding, to support library needs and initiatives.

Public Relations, Marketing and Advocacy:

• Attend and represent the Foundation at the Library Board meetings.

• Serves as a member of the HEPL Leadership team.

• Develop a relationship with the Friends of The Hamilton East Public Library and coordinate fundraising efforts.

• Develop and maintain donor stewardship program.

• Respond to public comments and requests on behalf of the Foundation.

• Oversee all communications relating to the Foundation.

• Serve as an ambassador for the Foundation at various civic, school and community functions.

Financial Performance, Viability and Administrative Management:

• Regularly attend Foundation Board meetings and functions.

• Prepare minutes, agenda, and needed reports for foundation board meetings.

• Work with the board in developing, implementing, and monitoring financial strategies and budgets.

• Ensure management and administration of financial transactions, gifts and grants.

• Maintain official records, documents and filings to comply with federal, state and local regulations.

• Oversee the funding support and disbursement of grants and gifts to the Marion Public Library.

• Ensure the accurate and timely maintenance of legal, financial and insurance records.

Board Relations:

• Establishes Foundation Board of directors and guides the board in creating the Foundations goals, bylaws, and mission statement.

• Assist the Foundation Board in its strategic visioning and planning to meet goals.

• Assist the Library Director in implementing the strategic plan.

• Assist in the recruitment, orientation and development of Foundation Board members.

• Direct volunteer efforts on behalf of the Foundation.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong ties to local community

• Thorough knowledge of fundraising practices, including grant writing and major gift solicitation.

• Working knowledge of public relations functions of promoting a public institution such as the Foundation.

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn library processes and policies.

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, time management, project management, dependability and problem-solving skills

• Leadership, flexibility and a collaborative work style

• Ability to understand, collect, and calculate statistics and perform qualitative analysis of services.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Ability to represent the library to the public.

• Ability to identify potential community partners and develop and maintain relationships as appropriate.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to take initiative and work independently.

• Proficiency in using computers and related software; experience with library management system software, including cataloging systems and public interface systems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• • The employee frequently is required to:

    • Stand, walk, sit

    • Use hands and fingers to handle books, paper, technology

    • Speak and listen to others

    • See and read

    • Reach with hands and arms

    • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

    • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Education/Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

• Minimum of 3 years of nonprofit experience in a leadership position