Description
Daniel Boone Regional Library is searching for a great Development Manager to join our Team!
Are you an energetic communicator who is great at following through on the details? Do you communicate well with just about anyone and love listening as you build relationships? Are you an experienced grant writer and fundraiser? Are you optimistic and results driven? This may be THE position you have been looking for!
This Development Manager position is a full-time, full benefits position. General work hours are between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday - Friday, with flexibility for occasional evening meetings or weekend events.
Position Overview
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, this position coordinates region-wide fund development, serves as liaison to the DBRL Foundation Board and manages fundraising efforts to secure philanthropic giving and grants. Duties require the exercise of a high level of skill, initiative, and independent judgment.
Essential Duties:

• Fundraising:
• • Work with the Executive Director to identify, develop and implement the organizational fundraising strategy, which includes sources of philanthropic giving, private donors, trusts, corporate foundations and grants.
  • Work with the Executive Director and other staff to determine appropriate use of private funds.
  • Coordinate and organize fundraising activities and events in collaboration with the Foundation board and library staff as needed.
  • Plan and develop marketing materials for fundraising activities and private giving in partnership with the Public Relations Manager.
  • Acknowledge donors and facilitate recognition as needed.
  • Develop and implement strategies to increase bequests.
  • Encourage and manage memorial and other private gifts to the library.
  • Develop and maintain donor awareness of library needs and cultivate relationships with donors.
  • Maintain an accurate database of donors and potential donors with assistance from the Executive Assistant.
  • Maintain privacy and confidentiality of donor records, conversations with donors or prospective donors, and of any financial information disclosed.
  • Keep informed about fundraising techniques, issues, and trends, especially in public libraries.
• DBRL Foundation Board:
• • Serve as liaison to the DBRL Foundation Board.
  • Cultivate donor relationships and facilitate staff and Foundation relationships with donors.
  • Cultivate relationships with Foundation members and create board development opportunities.
  • Ensure preparation of Foundation meeting agendas and minutes and schedule meetings.
  • Prepare detailed and summary reports to the Executive Director and DBRL Foundation Board and work with DBRL CFO to ensure financial reports are provided for Foundation Board packet..
  • Coordinate all aspects of the Annual Fund Campaign, including working with staff to identify projects, avenues of appeal, donor and prospect lists and gift receipts.
  • Oversee the development and management of Foundation policies and procedures.
• Friends of the Columbia Public Library
• • Serve as liaison to the DBRL Friends Board and Friends Volunteers.
  • Assist the Friends Volunteers with the organization of book sales or other Friends events as needed.
• Grants:
• • In collaboration with Library management and staff, identify potential grant opportunities and follow all appropriate procedures to apply for and implement grants within defined deadlines.
  • Contribute to grant planning meetings, budget planning, writing, editing, final preparation and coordination of applications. Share accountability for the reputation of DBRL by ensuring quality of work.

Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package including: paid time off, personal days, holiday pay, paid Family Leave; health, dental, life and vision insurance available; 401(k) retirement plan, LAGERS pension; and employee assistance program.
Salary
$69,305.60 annual starting salary
Applications accepted until June 24, 2024 .Please use the online application process to submit your information. A resume is required for this position and we strongly encourage applicants to submit a cover letter. For further information, contact Human Resources at (573) 443-3161 or hr@dbrl.org.
The Daniel Boone Regional Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to social, ethnic and cultural diversity.