Job Description
Executive Director Position Overview
The Executive Director is the Friends Foundation’s chief executive and primary fundraiser. The
Executive Director is responsible for the strategic leadership and overall management of the
Friends Foundation.
Working with the staff and the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director grows the Friends
Foundation’s fundraising capacity, so it can fulfill its vision of being among the top 10 library
foundations in the country in terms of annual dollars raised to support the Denver Public
Library.
The Executive Director administers and oversees the Friends Foundation’s strategic plan,
created with the Board, develops and executes operating plans and related strategies, manages
the staff and operations of the Friends Foundation, and with the Board President, serves as the
Friends Foundation’s spokesperson. The position reports to the Friends Foundation’s Board of
Trustees.
Additional Info & Requirements
Ideal Candidate
The Friends Foundation needs an experienced fundraising leader who is passionate about what
a robust library system can deliver to a growing and changing community. We seek candidates
who are natural collaborators, relationship-builders, and implementers.
Candidates will have experience in these specific areas:
Fundraising Leadership
• Proven track record of identifying, cultivating, and stewarding major individual,
corporate, and foundation donors.
• Experience in significantly increasing fundraising results, especially with major donors
and planned giving program participants and developing a vibrant culture of
philanthropy within an organization at multiple levels.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining long-term relationships with
donors, business partners, community members, and board members.
• Significant abilities to optimize other sources of revenue such as large events, product
sales, and memberships.
Organization Leadership
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and track progress on a clear strategic vision and
accompanying business plans.
• Experience in managing, directing, and building the skills of a team of professional staff.
• Experience in building and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of fundraising records,
processes, and operations.
• Knowledge of effective board governance techniques and experience in building a
robust pipeline of board members as well as enhancing the fundraising skills of
individual board members.
• Financial management skills and understanding of how to track and present financial
information to support effective decision-making.
HR Info
If this describes you and your skills, please send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements
to Carolyn McCormick of Peak HR Consulting, LLC at carolyn.mccormick@peakhrconsultingcom.
All applications are to be submitted electronically. To learn more about the Friends Foundation
and the details of this position, please visit our website at www.dplfriends.org .