Director, Individual Giving, Free Library of Philadelphia

Posted by Free Library of Philadelphia on June 13, 2016

Director, Individual Giving: Full-time Permanent

REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice President of Development

The Director of Individual Giving will work closely with the Senior Development team to ensure an efficient and successful individual giving program. The Director of Individual Giving will be responsible for directing the annual fund campaign strategies and goals, growing the Pepper Society (gifts of $1,000+), managing the volunteer leadership of the Pepper Council to ensure the growth of $1,000+ donors, and overseeing the Raven’s young friends group. In addition, this position is responsible for the production of solicitation packages, email campaigns, and tracking progress to goal.

Responsibilities:

• Sustain continued growth of the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation Annual Fund, with particular emphasis on managing and growing the Pepper Society, gifts over $1000
• Manage the Library’s volunteer Pepper Council and work with Pepper Council leadership to expand the network of donors giving $1,000+ to the Free Library Foundation
• Cultivate and solicit Pepper Society and major gift prospects with the ultimate goal of increasing giving to the Annual Fund and restricted programs
• Supervise the Individual Giving team whose primary responsibilities include all work with the Raven Society, the direct mail, e-philanthropy program and additional special projects
• Oversee the Foundation’s acknowledgement processes to ensure appropriate recognition and stewardship of individual donors
• Oversee strategy for direct mail campaign and supervise relationship with the Library’s direct mail consultant
• Work with special events team to plan donor recognition and cultivation events for Pepper Society and other supporters
• In conjunction with the Director of Communications, develop and manage the Library’s Annual Fund marketing campaign including all printed materials needed to support annual giving efforts
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of five years of progressive Development experience and a proven record of success in engaging prospective donors and closing gifts
• Candidate must have a strategic approach to moves management and cultivating donors
• A strong background in volunteer management and volunteer leadership development.
• Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Bachelor degree
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite with strong working abilities in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge, or similar fundraising program, preferred.

This position has a Full Benefit Package: Health, dental, life, and disability insurances; flex benefits and retirement plan; generous leave time allowance

To Apply: Please e-mail cover letter and resume with “Individual Giving” in the subject to: kowalskic@freelibrary.org

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