Executive Director at Atlanta Fulton Public Library Foundation
Location: Atlanta, GA, United States
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Profile
ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
Founded in 1988, The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation (the Foundation) was started in an effort to extend the reach of programming and resources for the Fulton County Library System (the Library System) beyond public funding alone. The Library System, the largest public library system in Georgia, operates through 34 branches in Fulton County, Georgia, and serves a county population of slightly over 1.0 million in the metropolitan Atlanta area.
The Foundation supports the Library System by creating philanthropic and private-sector partners to extend the Library Systems work and by advocating for public support for the Library System. The Foundation and the Library work together to determine where private funds are most needed and impactful.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will:
- Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Foundation, leading the organizations work within the public and private sector to support its mission and goals.
- Increase the ability of the Library Foundation to raise notable funds to support the Library System.
- Support the Foundation by building strong relationships with the Library System, the Fulton County Commission, and the Fulton County Manager through consistent oversight and communication.
- Support future growth of the Foundation by identifying and facilitating partnerships for both programming and resource growth.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Fundraising & Donor Relations (55%)
- Collaborate with the Library System to raise funds to support library services for the Fulton County community.
- Oversee and execute the Foundation development strategy inclusive of annual fundraising, increasing major gifts, and any key development campaigns.
- Maintain current donor relationships and identify and develop new donors utilizing affiliate networks of key stakeholders and Board members.
Project Management & Oversight (25%)
- Lead and implement the Foundation strategy developed with the Board of Directors, and oversee all operations of the Foundation.
- Collaborate with the Library System on key strategies for matching fundraising activities and needs as identified by the Library System.
- Develop and manage internal staff to execute the Foundations work and attend weekly, monthly staff meetings.
- Oversee external and internal communications such as quarterly newsletters, marketing, and social media to inform the public of key initiatives within the Foundation.
- Plan, organize, and execute all Board and Board committee meetings.
Relationship Building with Key Stakeholders (20%)
- Support, advocate for, and enhance the Foundations position and reputation within the Atlanta Fulton community.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders including business, philanthropic, nonprofit, and governmental constituents.
- Provide support for current Foundation Board Meetings and oversight of four standing Board committees.
- Partner with the Board and implement procedures and strategies to make it as effective as possible.
Requirements
WHO YOU ARE
The next Executive Director of the Foundation exhibits the following:
- A minimum of 5 years of management-level fundraising experience. Experience in public/private partnerships is preferred.
- A proven record of major donor cultivation, solicitation of major gifts, and successful annual campaigns.
- Experience in development of corporate sponsorships; marketing and communications experience.
- A visionary, inspiring servant leader committed to education, equity, libraries, and all aspects of the Foundations mission.
- An uncommonly good relationship builder, able to change perceptions of the Library System and Library Foundation as critical leaders in Atlanta.
- Capacity to lead, manage, and elevate the Library Foundation with limited resources.
Benefits
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
SALARY: This position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $125,000 plus benefits.
BENEFITS: AFPLF offers a competitive total compensation package inclusive of benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, generous paid time off, flexible schedules, and extensive learning opportunities.