Director of Advancement - The Library Foundation
Position Summary:
The Library Foundation seeks a dynamic, strategic, relationship-driven fundraising professional to serve as Director of Advancement, a newly created role designed to expand the Foundation’s philanthropic impact.
This is an ideal opportunity for a fundraiser who thrives on building relationships face-to-face, enjoys the discipline of managing a robust portfolio, and brings strategic thinking to donor engagement. The Director will primarily focus on cultivating and securing gifts at the $10,000+ level and managing a portfolio of approximately 100 prospective and current donors.
Working closely with the Executive Director, Foundation leadership team, Library leadership, and the Board of Directors, the Director will cultivate, solicit, and steward donors while building a strong pipeline of philanthropic support for Foundation and LFPL strategic priorities.
As a member of the Foundation's leadership team, the Director of Advancement will help lead fundraising efforts for an organization with an annual operating budget of approximately $1 million and an additional $1 million to $5 million in philanthropic investments supporting library programs, capital projects, and strategic initiatives each year.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Strategic Leadership and Planning
Donor Cultivation and Stewardship
Program Management
Data Analysis and Reporting
Team Leadership and Collaboration
Community and Institutional Engagement
SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $90,000
TO APPLY: Director of Advancement - Louisville, KY - Ashley Rountree Jobs
Ashley|Rountree and Associates has been exclusively retained by the Library Foundation to manage this search. To be considered, applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, and a list of three professional references here. For confidential inquiries, please contact Sarah Williams at swilliams@ashleyrountree.com.