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JOB SUMMARY

Directs, plans, organizes, coordinates, and implements fund raising strategies through the Clearview Library District Foundation for the Clearview Library District.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of all fundraising
  • Grants & Sponsorships – Seeks grants from federal, state, and private entities.
  • Special events – Develops and coordinates special events and projects by evaluating the fundraising potential of events. Coordinating set up, volunteers, administration and promotion of events.  Evaluates effectiveness of project. 
  • Donations – Raises funds through donations by contacting potential contributor via phone, mail, or in person.

• Strategic Planning
  • Works with the director and managers to be involved in direction and planning of programs, services and capital improvements throughout the District in order to determine funding needs.

• Administration
  • Monitors expenses incurred and funds received. Manages funds earmarked for capital projects, endowment, memorials, programs and services.  Keeps external and internal communications and websites current.  Prepares mailings and brochures for promotion and solicitation.  Maintains fundraising database and financial transactions.  Reports activities and results of the Foundation to Board of Trustees.   Other duties as necessary for the smooth operation of the department. 

• Foundation Board Stewardship and Management
  • Creates agendas, schedules meetings, and strategizes fund raising goals / projects in order to coordinate Foundation Board activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of public library services and purpose
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of marketing
• Knowledge of grant writing procedures
• Knowledge of 501c (3) rules and regulations
• Skill in customer relations
• Skill in oral and written communications
• Skill in Windows, Word, and Excel
• Skill in developing and implementing fund raising strategies
• Able to create financial reports
• Able to operate office equipment including copiers

Experience in library or non-profit fund-raising is a must.

Growing community in northern Colorado.

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