Executive Director, Salem Public Library Foundation (Salem, Oregon)

10 October, 2011 at 2:50 am in Craigslist / Education / Management / Nonprofit

Jobs in Portland: Salem Public Library Foundation Executive Director Job Announcement and Application General: Application Opening Date/Time: October 1, 2011 Application Closing Date/Time: Open until hire Work Hours: One-half to full-time Salary and Benefits: $2,872 to $5,750 monthly. Benefits negotiable. At-will employment. Location: Salem, Oregon Description: Founded in 1981, the Salem Public Library Foundation raises and manages funds to provide enhancements to the Salem Public Library, its collections, and its programs. The Foundation is governed by an all-volunteer board staffed by an Executive Director and a part-time bookkeeper. The Foundation is seeking a part-time to full-time Executive Director. The Director's main responsibility is fundraising. Other responsibilities include public relations and general Foundation administration. The Director operates under limited supervision and is hired by and reports to the Library Foundation Board. The immediate priorities of the Executive Director include increasing contributions to the Foundation to support the Salem public library; expand the Foundation's donor base of supporters; and increase the visibility of the Foundation and its work in support of the Salem public library. Duties and Responsibilities: Fundraising (50 %) o Develop annual development plan. o Write annual "Case for Funding" piece. o Write and execute mail appeals. o Plan and coordinate special events. o Write grants o Develop and maintain donor recognition program o Maintain and expand donor database o Conduct and coordinate face-to-face donor appeals o Solicit business sponsorships for programs and events o Oversee planned giving program o Participate in oversight in Endowment investments and strategies. Public Relations (25 %) o Write Annual Report o Write press release and handle all press relationships o Maintain content of website o Maintain social networking outreach o Conduct marketing for Salem Public Library Foundation o Serve as liaison with community groups o Make presentations on behalf of Salem Public Library Foundation Administration (25 %) o Participate in all board meetings, committee meetings, retreats, and special meetings o Work with Board Chair on board agenda items. o Participate in the development of the annual budget. o Assist in providing board member orientation and recognition. o Coordinate with Library Administrator and staff Minimum Qualifications and Attributes Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree • Experience working with a diverse fundraising program • Experience with grant writing or research • Administrative and budget experience with a non-profit organization • Public relations, communications or marketing experience • Oregon Drivers License Desired Attributes: • Understanding of principles and practices of fund development • Understanding of operations of nonprofit organizations • Ability to represent an organization to multiple constituencies • Experience working with boards, volunteers, and civic and business leaders in a collaborative manner • Experience working with or in libraries • Experience working with grant and donor databases • Project management skills and experiences • Public speaking experience • Ability to articulate and sustain the vision and direction of an organization • Excellent communication skills • Strong leadership skills Application Materials Applicants must submit a letter of interest, a current resume, answers to the supplemental questions below, and three professional references. Resume: At a minimum, the resume should include personal contact information (name, address, phone number, email, and preferred means of notification), education (schools attended, location, dates, and degrees/major), and employment experience. Employment experience should include organization, position title, supervisor, job responsibilities, start/end of employment, and reasons for leaving. Supplemental Questions: Please describe your experiences working with a fundraising program for organizations. Please describe your experiences working with volunteer boards and non-profit organization. Please explain why you are interested working for the Salem Public Library Foundation Board? Application and Recruitment Process and Timeline Send letter of interest, resume, answers to the supplemental questions, and three professional references to: Search Committee Salem Public Library Foundation P.O. Box 14810 Salem, Oregon 97309 Applications will be accepted until a person is hired. Successful applicants will be screened through one or more telephone or in-person interviews with the Library Foundation Board. Contact John Savage at 503-399-8615 for questions about the position and application. Location: Salem, Oregon Compensation: $2,872 to $5,750 monthly Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.