Library Executive Director
New
Canaan Library
New Canaan, Connecticut
New Canaan, Connecticut
New
Canaan Library—a 21st century library—seeks a 21st century Executive Director! The Board of Trustees
seeks a broad-gauged thinker and dynamic leader to provide strategic direction,
participate in the building of a stellar new library and continue to develop
the Library’s role as the cornerstone of the community’s intellectual and
cultural life. The New Canaan Library, (http://newcanaanlibrary.org/), a
not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, located in the heart of downtown New
Canaan, serves 20,000 residents and loans over 500,000 items annually. With a
$2.7 million annual budget, the new Executive Director will work with a
committed staff (28 FTEs), an energetic Board and Advisory Board, New Canaan
local officials, an established donor group, and an appreciative community—81%
of New Canaan residents have active library cards—to achieve the Library’s
full potential. In add ition to managing day-to-day library operations, the key
objectives for the next Executive Director will be to move forward with the
strategic vision, participate in planning the new facility, lead a capital
campaign for its development, and enhance alternative funding streams to
continue an outstanding level of service, programs and growth.
New
Canaan, (http://www.newcanaan.info/),
located in Fairfield County and ranked 8th by CNN's Money list of the
top-earning towns in the United States in 2011, has a strong sense of
community. Residents support and enjoy many outstanding amenities—beautiful
parks, sports complexes, community centers and cultural institutions including
the Philip Johnson’s Glass House and the Silvermine Arts Center—while
maintaining an inclusive, small town, family friendly atmosphere. Strong public
schools (ranked as some of the best in CT) are also part of what makes New
Canaan a desirable place to live. The Library contributes to New Canaan’s
quality of life with nationally recognized programming, special collections,
and a dedicated, customer-focused staff. See http://www.gossagesager.com/NewCanaanlinks.htm
for more information on the Library and the Town of N ew Canaan.
Responsibilities. The Executive
Director is appointed by and reports to an 18-member Library Board of Trustees
and works with the Board, staff, and others to implement the strategic vision
for the Library. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall
administration of day-to-day operations and finances of the Library,
coordinating with the Board of Trustees on major initiatives and managing
development and fundraising programs. The Executive Director will be the face
of the organization and be responsible for managing the budget as well as
provide staffing and personnel leadership. See the New Canaan Library Executive
Director Job Description, http://www.gossagesager.com/NewCanaanEDjobdesc.pdf,
for additional details.
Qualifications. The ideal candidate
will have an advanced degree in Nonprofit Management, Public or Business
Administration or Library Science. The position requires a minimum of eight
years of relevant work experience including four years of experience in an
administrative capacity, or any combination of education and experience that
demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the requirements of the
position. Essential attributes and skills include: experience and success with
fundraising and development; excellent writing and communication skills; strong
traditional and digital marketing skills, confident presentation skills,
political acumen; collaborative and consensus-building skills; and a thorough
knowledge of current trends and “best practices” for library or nonprofit
management. Proven success working with and reporting to a governing board is a
preferred qualification. Experience with a major building and construction
project is a plus b ut not essential.
Compensation. The position offers
a hiring salary range of $115,000-130,000 (placement dependent upon experience
and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package.
Application
Instructions
For
information,
contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates by phone, 816.531.2468, or
via email. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as
Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury, danbradbury@gossagesager.com,
or Jobeth Bradbury, jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com. The
position closes
March 24, 2013.
Program Coordinator, Development
Bladder
Cancer Advocacy Network
Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, Maryland
The
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network &ndash. BCAN (pronounced
&ldquo.beacon&rdquo.) &ndash. is the first national advocacy
organization dedicated to increasing public awareness about bladder cancer,
advancing bladder cancer research, and providing education and support services
for the bladder cancer community.
BCAN
is currently conducting a search for candidates for the position of Program
Coordinator, Development - a full-time salaried position reporting to
BCAN&rsquo.s Executive Director. Primary responsibilities include
generating external funds to support patient education/support activities,
national awareness and research grant awards.
Major
Responsibilities
- Coordinate
fundraising efforts for our annual national Walks for Bladder Cancer
initiative inclusive of a national sponsorship program and individual
donations.
- Research and
identify new sources of potential funding from individuals, corporations
and foundations to support BCAN&rsquo.s educational programs,
activities, and research grant awards.
- Manage
BCAN&rsquo.s annual giving program and our involvement in the Combined
Federal Campaign.
- Develop an
active, vibrant online giving program utilizing social media.
- Assist in the
preparation of grant proposals and reports to grant making institutions.
Education
and Experience
- Four year
college degree required.
- Minimum three
years professional development experience required.
- Excellent
writing and communication skills are a necessity.
- Computer
competency and comfort with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint is
required.
- Web site content
development/maintenance would be a plus.
Application
Instructions
Please
email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:
Larry
Rzepka, Executive Director,
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
lrzepka@bcan.org
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
lrzepka@bcan.org
Manager of Corporate Engagement
Grounds
For Sculpture
Hamilton, New Jersey
Hamilton, New Jersey
Grounds
For Sculpture, a major cultural organization in New Jersey that exhibits
hundreds of works by renowned and emerging contemporary sculptors on its
42-acre landscaped park and in its museum buildings, is looking to fill the
position of Manager of Corporate Engagement. The Manager is responsible for
identifying, cultivating, recruiting, and engaging corporate members, sponsors
and partners for the organization. He/she will create and implement a corporate
development plan with strategies to maximize fundraising results from
corporations through memberships, sponsorships, partnerships, grants, special
events and in-kind contributions.
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree
is required, along with 5-7 years of demonstrated success in fundraising and
marketing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and superior
interpersonal skills are a necessity. Solid knowledge and proficiency in
development database systems. Some evening and weekend work is required.
To
Apply:
Please e-mail resume, including salary history, to HR@groundsforsculpture.org.
Resumes may be mailed to: Human Resources, 14 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton, NJ
08619.
Director of Development
Friends
of the Upper East Side Historic Districts
New York, New York
New York, New York
Friends
of the Upper East Side Historic Districts seeks an accomplished and articulate
development professional to help secure the financial sustainability of this
independent nonprofit membership organization dedicated to preserving the
architectural legacy, livability, and sense of place of the Upper East Side.
Reporting
to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will cultivate and
solicit major gifts and leadership-level annual memberships through personal
outreach. The Director of Development will maintain a portfolio of
approximately 50 prospects while simultaneously developing strategies and
proposals with the staff and Development Committee of the Board of Directors
for the attainment of specific gifts.
This
part-time position requires an enthusiastic, motivated person with demonstrated
experience in development, including success with direct solicitation of
prospects. The qualified candidate will have some experience with branding,
knowledge of best practices in development and a broad understanding of planned
giving techniques.
- Bachelor's
degree required, advanced degree a plus.
- Outstanding
organizational and communications skills are essential.
- Must be able to
complete projects in a collaborative, small work environment.
- Must have a
clear understanding and appreciation for the mission and objectives of
FRIENDS.
- Familiarity with
historic preservation advocacy and the Upper East Side are highly
desirable.
For
more information about FRIENDS, please visit www.friends-ues.org.
To
Apply:
Mail, email, or fax a letter of introduction and resume to:
Tara
Kelly
Executive Director
FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts
966 Lexington Avenue, #3E
New York, NY 10021
212-535-2526 (t)
212-535-2155 (f)
tkelly@friends-ues.org
Executive Director
FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts
966 Lexington Avenue, #3E
New York, NY 10021
212-535-2526 (t)
212-535-2155 (f)
tkelly@friends-ues.org
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