Development Manager

Job Details

Bull Street Library - Savannah, GA

Full Time

4 Year Degree

$73000.00 - $78000.00 Salary

Up to 25%

Finance

Description

Development Manager

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eh essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental to the performance of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department: Administration

Pay Grade: 119 ($73,000- $79,000 annually)

FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Regional Operations, the Development Manager is responsible for fundraising for Live Oak Public Libraries and manages all aspects of fundraising to support the library’s mission. The Development Manager will oversee donor cultivation and engagement, build strategic partnerships, and develop creative financial resources to support new and sustain existing library programs, services, and capital projects. The position is responsible for executing fundraising strategies and initiatives, ensuring strong relationships with donors and partners, and soliciting contributions on behalf of the library to expand the community of philanthropic donors who share a belief in the mission and values of Live Oak Public Libraries. The Development Manager will lead the implementation of short-term and long-term fundraising efforts to increase philanthropic revenue from individuals, corporations, associations, foundations, and grants.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a comprehensive annual and multi-year fundraising plan aligned with the library’s strategic goals.

Manage donor relations and maintain accurate records in donor database (e.g., Donor Perfect, Raiser’s Edge).

Review the current list of donors and sponsors, as well as fundraising strategies, to determine realistic goals and growth objectives for the coming year.

Collaborate with Live Oak Public Libraries Foundation Board members to identify potential donors and sponsorship opportunities.

Support the Live Oak Public Libraries’ Executive Director to initiate donor/sponsor introductions and build relationships with prospective major donors and individual small donors.

Oversee donor communications, including newsletters, impact reports, and annual appeals, in coordination with marketing and communications staff.

Work with the Director of Communications & Strategic Partnerships, Library Board and/or Foundation Board to build development capacity and assist board members with donor cultivation and stewardship.

Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and special events, including donor recognition events and annual giving drives.

Promote fundraising activities via website and social media platforms.

Serve as a visible and active representative of the library in the community, including at outreach events, speaking engagements, and fundraising activities.

Update Library donors and sponsors on the impacts of LOPL in the community.

Attend in-person Regional Board meetings to present updates, findings, and

recommendations.

Provide reports and fundraising updates to the Library Board and Foundation as needed.

Supervise development staff and volunteers as applicable.

Establish metrics and track performance to ensure fundraising goals are met or exceeded.

Collaborate with the finance team to ensure gift processing, acknowledgments, and financial reporting are timely and accurate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

Proficiency with database and accounting spreadsheet software

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Non-Profit Management, Public Administration, Communications, or related field

Previous supervisory experience required

Demonstrated success in managing, supporting, and coaching direct and indirect reports

5+ years fundraising, development, and grant writing experience

Intermediate technology skills for successful use of social media, donor management software, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace, and a curiosity to learn new platforms

Demonstrated ability to write successful grants and funding proposals.

Ability to manage donor interest and personal information with tact and confidentiality

Must have reliable transportation

Ability to travel within the city, state, and out of state as needed

Ability to work evenings and weekends

Preferred Experience or Skills:

Experience with grants management and insurance/risk management preferred.

Experience in governmental accounting, GAAP, asset management, and payroll required.

Experience with library fundraising

Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) or other relevant professional certification; membership in fundraising professional association(s)

Experience with major gift fundraising, planned giving, and endowments

Education and Experience:

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field; and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in finance and accounting, preferably in the public non-profit or governmental sector; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid driver’s license and insurability required.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

Proven strength in problem-solving and strong analytical skills.

Strong communication skills (both written and oral).

Ability to be proactive, resourceful, highly organized, and able to manage multiple projects and adjust priorities as necessary.

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse group of people on a daily basis with a strong service orientation.

Ability to work with minimal supervision in a flexible environment.

Skills that emphasize teamwork, communication, ethics, trust, and patience.

Enjoys being involved in all aspects of making the organization successful.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is typically performed with the employee sitting at a desk, standing for extended periods, or bending/stooping. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds routinely, climb ladders, climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, walk within and outside branch locations, reach, bend, and stoop. A full range of hand and finger motion is required for data entry purposes. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.

Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.

Kneeling: Bending legs at the knee to come to a rest on the knee or knees

Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.

Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Visual Acuity 1: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading. Must have the ability to see well enough to interpret data on a computer monitor.

Visual Acuity 3: Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness

Visual Acuity 3: Visual Acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.

Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical office/library environment, with some fluctuations in building temperature related to HVAC problems that can cause uncomfortable periods of heat or cold. Some periods of elevated noise levels. Some stress related to the type of work being performed may be encountered (e.g., pressure related to periods of high-volume activity and multiple demands).

The work week is 40 hours.

Live Oak Public Libraries has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

It is the policy of the Library to provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer/employee relations without discrimination.