About the Director of Development

The New York Society Library is seeking a Director of Development who will be responsible for
planning, organizing, and directing The New York Society Library’s fundraising including the
current capital campaign, the annual fund, major gifts, planned giving, and special events. The
Director of Development works closely with the Library’s Director & Head Librarian and Board
of Trustees in all fundraising endeavors.

Director of Development Duties and responsibilities:

•  Develop, execute, and manage the Library’s annual fundraising plan, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donor base
•  Work closely with the Director & Head Librarian and Board of Trustees to accomplish the fundraising goals
•  Develop and implement strategies for major donors
•  Create and implement strategies for a sustained base of annual donors
• Continue to build the planned giving program
•  Supervise and direct the Membership and Donor Relations Manager in their duties including, membership functions, the identification and solicitation of foundation grants and all aspects of the Annual Fund
• Create and oversee cultivation and fundraising events
• Solicit contributions and develop potential new donors while representing the institution effectively
• Supervise and review all reporting, tracking, acknowledgements, receipts, and other support programs for the fundraising campaigns
• Collaborate with other Library staff
• Maintain compliance with all Library policies and procedures

Director of Development Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years’ minimum experience in professional fundraising
•  Experience with capital campaigns
• Thorough knowledge of capital fundraising techniques, annual fund, corporate and foundation relations, and planned giving
• Extensive experience in face-to-face solicitation
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Excellent presentation skills; demonstrated ability to make successful presentations to individuals and/or groups at all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, communication, and technical skills

The Director of Development is a full-time position. Salary range is $100,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience and includes a benefits package including health/dental/vision plans, 403(b) defined contribution plan, flexible benefits plan, and vacation, holiday, and sick
time. The New York Society Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates should email a resume, cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet
the qualifications for the position to Carolyn Waters at cwaters@nysoclib.org. Please include the
subject line Director of Development on the email. Applications without the requested
information will not be considered.

Submit specified application materials to cwaters@nysoclib.org.