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Philanthropy Manager & Foundation For BCPL Executive Director
Job Code:2025-659
Branch/Department:Philanthropy & Partnerships-Towson
FT/PT Status:Regular Full Time
Salary range:$99,026-Starting Salary
  
At BCPL, staff members have the opportunity to enrich individual lives and build strong communities by delivering exceptional customer experiences, establishing meaningful partnerships, and creating innovative learning spaces. We seek enthusiastic, open-minded, self-motivated individuals who can work well independently and with others. BCPL circulates over 10 million items and provides library services through its 19 branches, 4 mobile library vehicles, and an extensive outreach network. If you are forward thinking and passionate about public service, consider joining BCPL in this position.

Schedule:
This is a full time position working 40 hours a week.  All library administrative staff may be required to work evenings, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year as part of the normal work schedule.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief External Affairs Officer, the Philrantophy Manager leads the development and execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support BCPL's programs, services and capital initiatives.  This role supervises the Philanthropy Department and manages all of its activities, including oversight of the Foundation for BCPL.  The Manager cultivates donor and prospect relationships, collaborates with library leadership and ensures philanthropic alignment with the Library's strategic goals.  Serves as the Executive Director of Foundation for BCPL, an affiliated 501c3 non-profit organization.

Core Competencies and Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and oversee implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with BCPL's Strategic Plan.
  • Lead diverse fundraising initiatives, including annual giving, major and planned gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants and special events.
  • Sets departmental goals, performance benchmarks and budgets; evaluates fundraising effectiveness.

2. Donor Cultivation & Relationship Management

  • Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects; identifies, qualifies and cultivates new donors.
  • Directly solicit major gifts; partner with senior staff and volunteers in donor engagement.
  • Oversees the identification and research of prospective donors, leveraging outside databases and vendors as needed.
  • Manage the tracking of current and prospective donor activity by maintaining regular reports that accurately reflect progress toward building relationships and increasing donor support.
  • Ensure a high-quality donor experience through timely communications, proposals and acknowledgement.

3. Communications & Donor Engagement

  • Oversee development of donor-facing materials, including the Foundation's Annual Report, brochures, newsletters and social media as well as appeal and acknowledgement letters.
  • Represent BCPL in the community and builds relationships through high-level participation in events.
  • Liaise with Friends of the Library groups across the library system.
  • Promote a culture of philanthropy across the library system; trains staff and volunteers in fundraising best practices.

4. Grants & Program Support

  • Collaborate with library leadership to identify funding opportunities for programs and services.
  • Oversee grant proposal development to outside funders and alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Manage grant application, review and implementation process for grants from the Foundation to BCPL.

5. Foundation & Board Management

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the Foundation for BCPL, including gift processing, financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
  • Work with external accounts on monthly reports, tax filings and annual audit.
  • Provide leadership and support for the Foundation Board of Directors; Assists in the recruitment, orientation and development of board members.

6. Team Leadership & Supervision

  • Hire, train and supervise Philanthropy Department staff.
  • Set clear performance expectations and provide coaching to achieve departmental and system-wide goals.
  • Serve as a member of the Library Leadership Team.

7. Operational Oversight

  • Oversee vendor selection and management.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

8. Professionalism & Flexibility

  • Maintain current knowledge of fundraising trends through professional development.
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service and supports library policies and procedures.
  • Works flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and travels as needed.

Performs additional related duties in order to meet the needs of the department, library and system.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.  CFRE a plus.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in a library, educational or other non-profit setting.
  • Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience. 
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement fundraising plans.


Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and push/pull a wheeled cart weighing up to 100 lbs.
  • Must be able to bend, kneel, crouch and stretch for up to 5 minutes at a time.
  • Must be able to stand/walk for up to 2 hours at a time.
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to use a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to read small print.
  • Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks for 30 minutes at a time.
  • Must have access to reliable transportation to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, including meetings, events, and activities offsite.

EEO Statement

Baltimore County Public Library is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics disability age or veteran status.


**Applicants for this position will remain in consideration for any Philanthropy Manager position openings within the next six months and do not need to reapply.**

We have a 14 step pay scale. Internal applicants starting pay varies based on their current step on the salary scale. We also offer, as appropriate, overtime pay, comp. time, and differential pay.

The Library offers an excellent benefits package that includes pay holidays, 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, and seven personal days per year. In addition the Library also offers health, dental, vision, life, voluntary long-term disability, pension, deferred compensation, an employee assistance program, flex spending, and Commuter Choice parking and transit accounts.