Development Officer, Marketing and Development - Support Services Center

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Area Manager of Marketing and Development, works with the Library Foundation to solicit donations, furthers donor relations, works on the annual giving campaigns and provides assistance to the Foundation in their fundraising efforts. Performs related and other work as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Training and Experience

1. Attainment of Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university/college and at least one year related experience OR Two years related experience.

Highly Desirable Training and Experience

1. Attainment of Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited university/college
2. Fundraising experience
3. Non-profit, economic and community development experience
4. Special event planning

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

1. development programs, including membership programs, annual giving programs, grants, bequests, the planning for giving programs and overseeing a foundation;
2. local and national foundations, corporate and other potential funding sources;
3. marketing techniques and special event planning
4. local volunteer agencies
5. Computers and various software

Skills:

1. communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with groups and individuals;
2. creative thinker with good problem solving skills;
3. highly motivated, self-starter with exceptional organizational skills;
4. works well independently or as part of a team.
5. use resourcefulness, tact, courtesy, and respect in dealing professionally with library foundation board, donors, funders, library patrons, employees, volunteers and vendors;
6. establish and maintain effective working relationships with the library foundation board, donors, funders, administrators, employees, vendors, and the public;
7. collaborate with community partners;

Ability to:

1. interpret library goals to the general public and to potential funding sources;

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, twist, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, talk and hear. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, squat, kneel, and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds. Employee must frequently push and/or pull loaded book carts weighing up to 75 pounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

1. Develop, cultivate, and manage key stakeholder relationships.
2. Develop and implement membership programs, giving appeals, and awareness campaigns.
3. Manage corporate and individual appeals and solicitations.
4. Serves as staff liaison to the Shreve Memorial Library Foundation board fundraising committee, ensuring annual fundraising goals are met; coordinates activities of the Foundation Board including board meetings, retreats, and communications.
5. In conjunction with the Area Manager of Marketing and Development, assists with planning and organizing the development activities of the library system and library foundation; implements and monitors fundraising and grant programs to strengthen the library systems collections and to support special programs through gifts, grants, annual giving and planned giving.
6. Coordinates individual development efforts and programs with state and local agencies, library staff, Foundation, board and individual Friends groups; prepares grant proposals and reports; prepares annual and financial reports.
7. Prepares periodic reports on activities in assigned areas of responsibility.
8. Manages and maintains social media presence for the Foundation and its activities; manages and maintains Foundation website; and manages and maintains donor databases.
9. Coordinates all correspondence with donors, sponsors and stakeholders, including e-mail communications, newsletters, donor acknowledgments, solicitations, etc.
10. Professional Development: Attends monthly management meetings, meetings of appointed committees, workshops and conferences; meets quarterly with supervisor to review work plan;
11. Other duties as needed.

TYPICAL SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice]

Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Occasional schedule changes may be required as related to assigned projects.

BENEFITS

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Tuition reimbursement available after one year of employment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

September 6, 2026

STARTING DATE

Two weeks after selection

SALARY

$1,148.40/weekly + benefits

A criminal background check and a drug screening are part of the pre-hire process. A mandatory full day orientation is part of the new hire process; these orientations are scheduled on Tuesdays from 8:30am to 5:00pm. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Shreve Memorial Library is committed to antiracism, equity, diversity, and inclusion through the adoption of Library policies and practices that provide opportunities for every person in our community and organization to thrive. Our facilities are non-smoking. 08.31.26