Foundation Director

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program, including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation support, grants, special events, and endowment initiatives.
• Build, cultivate, and steward relationships with current and prospective donors through meaningful engagement and ongoing communication.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Foundation, including budgeting, financial transactions, gift processing, grant administration, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with the Library Director/CEO, Foundation Board, and Library Board of Trustees to establish fundraising priorities, support strategic initiatives, and recruit and develop Foundation Board members.
• Represent the Foundation at Library Board, Foundation Board, Friends of the Library, and community meetings and events.
• Oversee Foundation communications, marketing initiatives, donor stewardship activities, and volunteer engagement.
• Maintain accurate donor records, prepare board reports and meeting materials, and ensure timely management of Foundation records and required filings.
• Collaborate with Library leadership to align fundraising efforts with the Library's strategic goals and community needs.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field. Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and the ability to travel locally. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor database or CRM systems. Successful completion of background, education, and driving record checks.
• PREFERRED: Master's degree in a related field. Five or more years of nonprofit fundraising, development, or related leadership experience. Two or more years of supervisory or leadership experience. Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor cultivation, grant management, and strategic planning. Knowledge of nonprofit financial management, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills. Availability for occasional evening, weekend, and overnight travel.

Salary

Salary: $62,730–$73,389 annually (negotiable based on experience)

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Benefits

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, Paid vacation, Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) pension, Competitive benefits package

Physical Requirements

The employee frequently is required to: Stand, walk, and sit. Use hands and fingers to handle books, paper, and technology. Speak, listen, read, and see. Reach with hands and arms. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about connecting philanthropy with community impact and enjoy building lasting relationships, we invite you to join Hamilton East Public Library in advancing lifelong learning and enriching the communities we serve.