Description

The New York Society Library (NYSL) is seeking an enthusiastic and visionary leader to be our
Associate Director of Development. The ideal candidate will be an experienced fundraising manager
and a self-motivated forward thinker, who is passionate about books and libraries.

Reporting to the Director & Head Librarian and serving as a member of the senior management team,
the Associate Director of Development will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing The
New York Society Library’s fundraising activities, including the capital campaign, the annual fund, major
gifts, planned giving, and special events. The Director of Development works closely with the Library’s
Director & Head Librarian, Board of Trustees, and Membership & Donor Relations Manager in all
fundraising endeavors. The Associate Director of Development will also work collaboratively with
Programming, Exhibitions, Collections, and Children’s Library staff.

Requirements

• Develop, execute, and manage the Library’s annual fundraising plan, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of the donor base
• Work closely with the Director & Head Librarian and Board of Trustees to accomplish the fundraising goals
• Develop and implement strategies for major donors
• Create and implement strategies for a sustained base of annual donors
• Continue to build the planned giving program
• Supervise and direct the Membership and Donor Relations Manager in their duties, including membership functions, the identification and solicitation of foundation grants, and all aspects of the Annual Fund
• Create and oversee cultivation and fundraising events
• Solicit contributions and develop potential new donors while representing the institution effectively
• Supervise and review all reporting, tracking, acknowledgements, receipts, and other support programs for the fundraising campaigns
• Collaborate with other Library staff