Associate Director of Development at The New York Society Library
Job Title: Associate Director of Development
Job Status: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $100,000 to $120,000
The New York Society Library (NYSL) is seeking an enthusiastic and visionary leader to be our Associate Director of Development. The ideal candidate will be an experienced fundraising manager and a self-motivated forward thinker, who is passionate about books and libraries.
Reporting to the Director & Head Librarian and serving as a member of the senior management team, the Associate Director of Development will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing The New York Society Library’s fundraising activities, including the 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, Board of Trustees, and Membership & Donor Relations Manager in all fundraising endeavors. The Associate Director of Development will also work collaboratively with Programming, Exhibitions, Collections, and Children’s Library staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and manage the Library’s annual fundraising plan, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of the 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
How To Apply:
To be considered for the position, potential candidates should email a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the qualifications for the position to Carolyn Waters, Director & Head Librarian at cwaters@nysoclib.org. Please include “Associate Director of Development” as the subject line. Applications without the requested information will not be considered.