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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APLFF
PO Box 1832
Ames, IA 50010
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Job Posting
Development Officer
Ames Public Library Friends Foundation
Posted: July 24, 2020; open until filled
Location: Ames, IA
Salary: DOE
Type: Part Time up to 20 hours per week
Category: Development - General
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 execute the APLFF’s annual fundraising plan.
- Coordinate with existing APLFF volunteer 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.
- Ability to tolerate ambiguity.
- Working knowledge of the legal and financial aspects of philanthropic giving.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, database, and fundraising management software such as Raiser’s Edge.
To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and the completed employment application form (available below), to Jennie LeGates, jllegates@msn.com.