Position Description: Develop strategies for and coordinates all fund-raising activities for Mesa County Public Library District
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Foundation: Serves as the Foundation Director, coordinates the efforts of the Foundation Board and its active, ongoing, and smooth functioning. Develop strategies for and coordinate all fund-raising activities of the Foundation in keeping with Library District goals. Recommends policies and establishes procedures for the Foundation in compliance with federal, state and local laws. Participates with the Foundation Board of Directors in developing and implementing a strategic plan and annual operating plan to guide the Foundation’s efforts. Develops plans to support and implement major gifts campaigns for long-term needs identified by the Library. Attends all Foundation Board of Director meetings and presents reports as appropriate. Develops and implements a detailed plan to attract, build and maintain effective and mutually beneficial relationships with individuals and corporations capable of contributing to the Library Foundation. Works with Foundation leadership to identify and attract Board members who can help carry out fundraising goals. Actively develops and maintains Board member relationships. Convenes Board committees as needed. Develops and implements plans for communicating the goals and activities of the Foundation and funding needs of the Library, including direct campaigns. Provides appropriate education programs to strengthen and expand Board members’ fundraising skills and contacts. Assesses the effectiveness of the various fundraising programs and makes appropriate recommendations to enhance Library financial resources and development functions. Actively supports the mission of MCPLD.
Fundraising / Grant Writing: Responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining a comprehensive fund-raising program on behalf of the Library District. Identify, define and acquire funding resources available to MCPLD. Work collaboratively with staff members to identify avenues of economic support for library programs and services. Aggressively seeks new corporate, foundation and individual funding sources and maintains relationships with current/past donors. Represents MCPLD in meetings with potential funding sources. Plans and coordinates programs and events that support fundraising efforts. Performs research to find grant funding opportunities, writes grant proposals and handles grant writing and reporting activities. Generates financial, analytical, and statistical reports from the database as well as reports on fundraising.
Fiscal and Budget Oversight: Ensure that all financial and banking activities are handled accurately, timely, and according to established rules, regulations and policies. Works closely with the Finance Director and Foundation Board Treasurer to oversee fiscal and budgetary activities of the Foundation. Assists Library Director and Foundation Board in determining fiscal requirements for development activities. Prepares budgetary recommendations and monitors budget. Maintains donor records. Maintains records of purchases and expenditures against donations. Prepares financial reports related to donation activity. Oversees record management and expenditure reports. Analyzes financial statements for accuracy and evidence of emerging problems. Serves as Library Foundation’s contact with vendors and contractors. Maintains donor and financial records related to the Foundation. Prepares and presents financial and strategic reports for the MCPLD Board of Trustees and Foundation Board of Directors. Coordinates and tracks grants and grant reporting for the Foundation and Library.
Administrative Team - Communicates regularly and consistently with Library Director and administrative team to discuss library issues, concerns, opportunities and threats.Attends and contributes to manager meetings and other planning sessions. Attends monthly Library Board meetings and makes reports when appropriate. Handles problems, concerns and emergencies in a professional manner and according to library policies and procedures.
Management Team: Participates in the Library District’s management team. Works with other managers to develop needed policies and procedures for the library, and interpret these for staff and patrons. Serves as an example for all staff in providing library service and communicating expectations. Stays current on library issues and trends. Actively participates and contributes to various library committees and activities. Works with community organizations to enhance and promote library services. Takes on other projects and tasks at the direction of the Library Director.
Friends of the Library: Serves as a liaison between the Friends of the Library and the Library. Works with representatives from the Friends to coordinate efforts that will benefit the Library and actively support the mission of MCPLD.
Maintains self-development and keeps up-to-date on Library affairs: Attends monthly staff meetings and training, attends external trainings as requested, stays aware of changes via staff wiki.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested: Performs additional duties as opportunities arise that assist the department and the Library in achieving specified goals and objectives.
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
LEADERSHIP
Leads through change and adversity, makes the tough call when needed, builds consensus when appropriate, motivates and encourages others.
DECISION MAKING / JUDGEMENT
Recognizes problems and responds, systematically gathers information, sorts through complex issues, seeks input from others, addresses root cause of issues, makes timely decisions, can make difficult decisions, uses consensus when possible, communicates decisions to others.
INTEGRITY / ETHICS
Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good news and bad.
PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
Provides feedback and coaching, rewards hard work and risk taking, takes mentoring role, challenges and develops employees, accepts mistakes, provides visibility/opportunity.
SELF DEVELOPMENT
Seeks out and accepts feedback, is a proactive learner, takes on tough assignments to improve skills, keeps knowledge and skills up-to-date, turns mistakes into learning opportunities.
LIBRARY CORE COMPETENCIES
CUSTOMER FOCUS
Builds customer confidence, is committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets achievable customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met, solicits opinions and ideas from customers, responds to internal customers.
ADAPABILITY/FLEXIBILITY
Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
INITIATIVE
Tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development.
ORGANIZATIONAL SAVVY
Operates within the organization's formal and informal structures, builds allies and relationships across departments, uses allies to build consensus and create results, is appropriately diplomatic, understands others' roles and perspectives, can sell projects and ideas across the organization.
TEAMWORK
Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of generally acceptable principles of financial management as they relate to non-profit foundations
- Demonstrated knowledge of non-profit fundraising techniques
- Exhibits high integrity
- Knowledge of board governance and skill in cultivating board engagement
- Superior interpersonal skills with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
- Track record of developing and sustaining strong benefactor relationships with organizations and individuals
- Demonstrated knowledge of database management and financial software used in fundraising, e.g. Raiser’s Edge; MS Office
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to make public presentations
- Demonstrates leadership ability
- Knowledge of standard safety practices
- Ability to navigate OPAC and Internet proficiently
- Ability to effectively use all office technology available
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to communicate verbally
Ability to maneuver about the library in a timely fashion
Ability to read a minimum print size equal to 10 point
Ability to tolerate dust, mold, etc. that may have accumulated on books
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Subject to venues at many internal and external events that include varying climate conditions. Some venues require standing, speaking and interacting with community members outside of normal business hours.
Subject to many interruptions. When working in the office area, sustained posture in a seated position, utilizing office equipment (such as computer, keyboard, copier, facsimile, telephone and other general office equipment) for prolonged periods of time.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in business management, marketing, public relations, or related field;
Five to Six years’ of progressively responsible and successful fundraising and development experience, with increasing levels of responsibility in leadership; demonstrated success with major fundraising campaigns; knowledge of board governance, and skill in cultivating board engagement;
PROCESS
Successful applicant must pass a post-offer / pre-employment criminal background, national sex offender and department of motor vehicle check.
Apply at http://mesacountylibraries.org/about-us/join-our-team/
Upload a cover letter and current resume near the end of the online application form. (An alternate application process is available if our online site is inaccessible to applicants with a disability. Please inquire at any Mesa County Libraries’ Information Desk for assistance.)
Search is open until position is filled; applications received prior to Friday, March 20, 2015 at 5:00 at p.m. will be considered first. Mesa County Public Library District is an Equal Employment Employer and participates in E-Verify. For more information about E-verify, please visit this link: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/what-e-verify
Timeline: Applications will be reviewed the week of March 23 - 27. This may include communication with applicants to coordinate assessment testing, or preliminary interviews. Final interviews will be conducted the week of March 30 - April 3, 2015.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in business management, marketing, public relations, or related field;
Five to Six years’ of progressively responsible and successful fundraising and development experience, with increasing levels of responsibility in leadership; demonstrated success with major fundraising campaigns; knowledge of board governance, and skill in cultivating board engagement;
Mesa County Libraries is located on the Western Slope of beautiful Colorado.
Grand Junction has a wealth of activities and adventures available around the area, as well as outstanding school choices (from pre-K to University). Outdoor activities like hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, skiing and camping are popular pastimes at spots like the Colorado National Monument, the Grand Mesa and more. In Downtown Grand Junction there are plenty of opportunities to soak up culture at attractions such as theatres, museums and special events. The agriculture of the Western Slope makes it an amazing location for fruits and wines to flurish. A lovely place to live.
Cindy Farnsworth
cfarnsworth@mcpld.org
PROCEDURE
Visit our website at www.mesacountylibraries.org and look for 'Library Jobs' in the 'About Us' section. Apply for the Head of Public Services Human Resource Manager position. Upload a cover letter and current resume near the end of the online application form. (An alternate application process is available if our online site is inaccessible to applicants with a disability. Please inquire at any Mesa County Libraries’ Information Desk for assistance.)
Mesa County Public Library District participates in E-Verify. For more information about E-verify, please visit this link: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/what-e-verify
Mesa County Public Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.