Job description

The Braddock Carnegie Library Association (BCLA), a 501c3 National Historic Landmark located in Braddock, PA, is seeking a Director of Development to oversee the BCLA’s fundraising efforts, to develop a comprehensive fundraising plan, and to manage financial relationships.

Maintain and expand individual donations (15% of goal)

• Create and manage annual appeal(s)
• Create research profiles of major donor prospects
• Develop a portfolio of major donors
• Provide staff support for major donor portfolio of Trustees and Executive Director
• Solicit current and former Trustees

Research and develop foundation support (50% of goal)

• Match foundation interests with BCLA priorities
• Manage relationships between Foundation staff and BCLA
• Write grant proposals
• Create stewardship reports

Develop government relationships (25% of goal)

• Work with lobbyist and/or consultant to identify grant opportunities
• Manage relationship between elected officials and BCLA leadership
• Write grant proposals
• Create stewardship reports

Develop fundraising events (10% of goal)

• Plan and manage at least 2 events per year
• Secure sponsorships
• Secure media publicity
• Recruit and manage volunteer committees for each event

Data Management

• Maintain a donor data base using Donor Perfect:
• Update contact information
• Note appropriate salutations for mail-merges
• Track solicitations, return on ask, volunteer assignments
• Record, book and acknowledge all gifts
• Send pledge payment reminders as scheduled
• Prepare monthly or quarterly reports to the Board

Oversee BCLA staff on communicating development news:

• Plan and create quarterly newsletter
• Plan and distribute 2 non-solicitation mailings per year
• Plan and create an annual report

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational, time management, and problem solving skills
• Certified Fund Raising Executive certification preferred
• Ability to lead and direct others
• Knowledge and experience in grant writing
• Knowledge and experience in CMS, specifically Donor Perfect
• Experience in planning fundraising events
• Minimum of five (5) years fundraising experience in a non-profit organization

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 5x8

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Braddock, PA 15104

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