This position is responsible for fundraising for the Library and manages all aspects of fundraising to support the Library’s mission, vision, and goals. The Director will oversee donor cultivation and engagement, build strategic partnerships, and develop creative financial resources to support new and sustain existing library programs and services. The Director will execute fundraising strategies and initiatives and ensure strong relationships with donors, partners, and all who are invested in meeting the needs and interests of Flint’s residents.
Required
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Non-Profit Management,
Public Administration, Communications, or related field.
- Demonstrated success to manage, support, and coach direct and indirect reports.
- 5+ years fundraising, development, and grant writing experience.
- Intermediate technology skills for successful use of social media, donor management
software, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace, and curiosity to learn new platforms
- Demonstrated ability to write successful grants and funding proposals.
- Ability to travel within city, state, and out-of-state as needed.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to manage donor interest and personal information with tact and confidentiality.
Preferred
- Experience with library fundraising.
- Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) or other relevant professional certification.Membership in fundraising professional association(s).
- Experience with major gift fundraising, planned giving, and endowments.
- Bilingual in English and additional language(s).
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