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
How to Support the ames public library friends foundation
Send donations to
APLFF
PO Box 1832
Ames, IA 50010
or donate online!
Making a memorial or tribute donation online? Please email the honoree's name to APLFF Development Officer, development@aplff.org.
