Ames Public Library Friends Foundation

Supporting Ames Public Library
Ames, Iowa

Ames Public Library Friends Foundation

Supporting Ames Public Library
Ames, Iowa

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Position: Development Officer

The APLFF Development Officer advocates for the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation (APLFF) by planning and implementing a development program focused on personal interactions that will increase and sustain gifts supporting the APLFF and, ultimately, the Ames Public Library.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Provide leadership and management of fund-raising efforts through personal interactions with donors: Create and coordinate programs to add to the organization’s support base among individuals, charitable foundations, corporations, and other sources.

· Fundraising:

· Research, identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors to increase one-time, annual, endowment and planned gifts to APLFF.

· Secure financial support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other donors.

· Develop and maintain key long-term relationships with donors and prospects.

· Build a robust donor database:

· Maintain accurate background and contact information for donors and prospects in APLFF’s database.

· Develop and track proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising.

· Coordinate support staff on appropriate gift acceptance, acknowledgement, and data entry for all gifts.

· Participates in Fundraising Annual Planning and timing:

· Assist with the development and execution of the APLFF’s annual fundraising plan as a member of the Fundraising Committee.

· Coordinate with the APLFF Fundraising and other committees, and Ames Public Library staff, when appropriate, to enhance the development process and each committee’s respective responsibilities.

· Create an annual comprehensive fundraising development timeline that utilizes input from the APLFF Board and committees, as well as appropriate Ames Public Library staff.

· Work with the APLFF Board and Ames Public Library Director to identify funds needed, funding targets, and approaches.

· Represents the Ames Public Library Friend Foundation

· Present to community groups to increase awareness of the importance of APLFF funding for the superior/extra services offered by the Ames Public Library.

· Represent the APLFF in the community and advocate for APLFF’s support of the Ames Public Library.

· Work cooperatively with APLFF Board and committee members, Ames Public Library staff, and volunteers.

· Provides Regular Reporting of efforts.

· Report fundraising efforts and outcomes at least monthly.

· Attend monthly APLFF Board meetings and liaise with board committees as appropriate.

· Reporting: The APLFF Development Officer is employed by the APLFF Board of Directors, reports to the APLFF Executive Committee, and interfaces closely with the Ames Public Library Director.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Successful experience in professional fundraising for nonprofit organization(s) or equivalent experience.

· Engaging, positive attitude with exceptional people skills. Demonstrated ability to develop productive relationships within the library, the APLFF board and the community.

· Integrity, sound judgment, and an ability to work confidentially in all matters.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

· Working knowledge of the legal and financial aspects of philanthropic giving.

· Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, database, and fundraising management software such as Salsa

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit application, resume and cover letter to:

Andrew Zbaracki
Ames Public Library Friends Foundation
515 Douglas Avenue • PO Box 1832 • Ames, IA 50010 • 515-239-5632

Ames Public Library Friends Foundation
515 Douglas Avenue • PO Box 1832 • Ames, IA 50010 • 515-239-5632

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

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