What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development position at Camden Public Library?
Company Description The Camden Public Library serves as a vital cultural and educational hub for our community and is guided by our mission to help individuals read, connect, and discover.
We are welcoming, engaging, treasured, and shared.
Role Description
The Director of Development is a full-time, hybrid role based in Camden, ME, with the ability to perform some responsibilities from home. Unfortunately, living outside of the area doesn’t work for this position.
The person in this role leads the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the library’s fundraising strategies, including annual campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include cultivating and stewarding donors, managing fundraising events, coordinating appeals and communications, and collaborating with the Executive Director and Board on philanthropic priorities.
The Director oversees fundraising budgets, tracks performance against goals, and prepares reports and presentations to support strategic decision-making. If you’re excited to work closely with our staff and trustees to promote a culture of philanthropy and ensure the library’s development efforts, we’d love for you to learn more by checking out our website or MANP’s job board (see link).
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising, philanthropy, and donor stewardship
- The ability to “make the ask”
- Knowledge of annual giving strategies and campaigns
- Experience with planned giving and long-term donor relationship development
- Proficiency in budgeting and financial planning for development initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including donor-facing communications
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Experience with donor management or CRM systems, preferably LGL.
- Proven organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business, or related discipline) or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Prior experience in nonprofit development or library, arts, or community-focused organizations is beneficial