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Development Director

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Hudson, WI, USA
Full-time

The Development Director is a full-time, leadership position responsible for the preparation, planning and implementation of a development strategy and annual plan to achieve and expand philanthropic support for Little Free Library. In collaboration with Little Free Library board members and staff, the Development Director will manage all development components of the organization including donor communication, individual giving, corporate and foundation gifts, planned giving, and special campaigns. The Development Director is a new position and the successful candidate will have a unique, hands-on opportunity to build Little Free Library’s philanthropic revenue streams from the ground up.

Areas of Responsibility: 

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

  • Collaborates with the Board of Directors, Executive Director, and Director Team in preparing annual development plan including financial goals and corresponding budget outlining revenue and expenses.
  • Monitors progress against goals and produces monthly reports.
  • Develops and maintains a multi-channel development program that includes online presence, personal visits, correspondence, grant proposals, direct mail, and related projects. 
  • Works in coordination with the board and staff to generate revenue in support of the educational and community-building programs and services of the organization.
  • Designs and executes strategies that will enhance annual support, initiates major individual and planned gift strategies, builds a stronger volunteer and donor base and ensures sustainable relationships.
  • Oversees the management and operation of technical systems that support donor management including gift processing, information management, donor research, prospect management, and donor relations.
  • Cultivates, educates, and inspires potential donors, grows the donor base, and increases multi-year giving, major gifts and planned gifts.
  • Solicits major and planned gifts from individuals.
  • Leads strategies to identify, prioritize, cultivate, solicit, recognize and steward donors and prospects.
  • Educates and trains volunteers in effective cultivation and solicitation techniques.

Reports to: Executive Director 
Supervises: Volunteers, Interns

ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is based in our Hudson, WI office and subject to a variable work schedule to meet development needs. Typical hours are 9am-5pm weekdays with occasional evenings and/or weekends. The ideal candidate is an outgoing, self-motivated, highly-driven individual who is passionate about fundraising and able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment where strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to success.

Skills/Experience: 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Committed to and enthusiastic about the mission and vision of Little Free Library.
  • 3+ years professional nonprofit fundraising experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Experience in goal-setting, budget development and management.
  • Interest, skill and experience in using technology and social media for fundraising. Experience with Salesforce CRM a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing development communications plans. Experience with direct mail campaigns considered a plus.
  • Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team and developing effective working relationships with staff, volunteers and donors.
  • Persuasive and strategic communicator with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to think strategically and to develop, execute and evaluate development plans.
  • Detail-oriented, with strong administrative and time-management skills, including the ability to organize resources, establish priorities, and solve problems.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with little supervision.
Compensation/Benefits: 

$65k – $70k depending upon experience and qualifications.

How to Apply: 

Individuals who meet the qualifications described above should email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references with the subject heading of “Development Director Application” to: [email protected]. The deadline for application is May 11, 2018, although materials will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will likely begin prior to this date with highly-qualified applicants.

For questions regarding this position, please send to the attention of Shelby King, Director of Administration, at [email protected].

Organization Info

Little Free Library

Overview
Headquarters: 
Hudson, WI, USA
Founded: 
2009
About Us
Mission: 

Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds community, and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world.

Programs: 

Through Little Free Libraries, millions of books are exchanged each year, profoundly increasing access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds. Why Does Book Access Matter? One of the most successful ways to improve the reading achievement of children is to increase their access to books, especially at home (McGill-Franzen & Allington, 2009). But according to the U.S. Department of Education, up to 61% of low-income families do not have any books for their kids at home. Little Free Libraries play an essential role by providing 24/7 access to books (and encouraging a love of reading!) in areas where books are scarce.

Impact Library Program

Little Free Library’s Impact Library Program provides no-cost Little Free Libraries to communities where they can help improve reading motivation and deepen community connectedness. In 2017 the program placed 350 Little Libraries around the United States, thanks to individual donors, organizational partnerships, and revenue from Little Free Library’s retail sales. Recipients have included the Illumination Foundation, a homeless shelter in Santa Ana, California, where there is only one public library and no bookstores for more than 335,000 residents; a family in Illinois who is committed to “rebuilding a broken city one block at a time”; and a vice-principal of a school in a Georgia town where thirty percent of the residents cannot read.

Action Book Club

We believe that books can inspire you to make the world a better place—starting in your own neighborhood! In a new twist on the traditional book club, Little Free Library’s Action Book Club™ invites participants to read books on timely topics, engage in lively discussions, and take part in meaningful—and fun—group service projects to benefit their communities. This is reading and social engagement at its best. When Action Book Club members share their experiences online, they help start a ripple effect of positive activity across the country and around the world.

Kids, Community & Cops

In Minneapolis, police officers ride bikes through underserved parts of the city, filling Little Free Libraries with books. In Los Angeles, every precinct has a Little Free Library where members of the community can gather for book-centered events and get to know their local police officers. These stories and more illustrate how Little Free Library’s Kids, Community & Cops initiative serves as a catalyst for positive interactions between law enforcement groups and the public they serve. Other cities finding success with Kids, Community & Cops include Cleveland, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Chattanooga, Milwaukee, and numerous small towns across the country.

Why Work For Us?: 

Our staff is dedicated to increasing book access and forging community connections by helping people around the globe start and maintain Little Free Library book exchanges. Watch the adjacent video to get a 30-second introduction to how Little Free Libraries work, and how you can start one, too!

We provide support to our volunteer Little Free Library stewards by providing free building instructions, online resources and ongoing support from Little Free Library staff, access to free or discounted books through our partners, and an online store that offers Library kits and pre-built Library models.

We also maintain a world map of registered Little Free Libraries to help people find and share books wherever they are, and we donate Little Free Libraries to communities where they can make a big difference and provide access to books through our Impact Library Program.

Learn more about the people of Little Free Library here: https://littlefreelibrary.org/people-of-little-free-library/

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 4 2018
Active Until: 
May 4 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Little Free Library
industry: 
Nonprofit