FT Job Opening: Development Director | Phoenixville Public Library

PHOENIXVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Job Description – Development Director

Updated: April 13, 2026

Position Title: Development Director

Reports To: Executive Director, Phoenixville Public Library, but is responsible to the Phoenixville Public Library Board of Trustees

Job Summary

Supports the strategic and tactical goals and objectives of the Phoenixville Public Library. Organizes, directs and implements fundraising functions and activities including, but not limited to, annual appeals, signature fundraising events, planned giving, and building the endowment. Prepares grants and manages time lines for grant applications. Maintains a master data file for all prospects and donors. Works closely with the Library’s Executive Director to define and recommend fundraising policies and plans. It is expected that an annually updated development and marketing/public relations plan, created by the Development Director in collaboration with the Executive Director will establish the Library’s fundraising goals, objectives, and action steps and serve as the Development Manager’s working guide. These plans will be updated and shared quarterly with the Phoenixville Public Library Board of Trustees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Development of the Library’s annual development plan in cooperation with the ExecutiveDirector
Regular review and support of the development plan goals and objectives in keeping with the Library’s short- and long-range strategic plan
Regular review and support of the PR/Marketing plan goals and objectives in keeping with the Library’s short- and long-range strategic goals
Full participation as cultivator and solicitor of major gift prospects
Complete special projects as assigned by the Executive Director
Provide scheduling details for events, programs, grant submissions, annual appeals, newsletters and other development related activity for the Library Board of Trustees
Outreach within and outside the community

Fund Development

The Development Director is responsible for strengthening and expanding financial support for the Library by the planning, organization, coordination and management of essential fund-raising functions.

Establish short- and long-range goals for unrestricted funding sources
Implement, monitor and maintain goals, objectives, time lines and other management activities related to the Library’s annual, capital, research, stewardship, and planned giving programs
Research public and private granting sources (agencies, corporations and foundations) to identify sources of funding, maintain grant deadlines, pending and completed grants along with monies received
Maintain all donor records including data entry and acknowledgment of gifts, guiding administration of deferred and planned gifts and execution of the Library’s stewardship efforts
Ongoing review and cultivation of donors of all levels to the Library
Full participation as a cultivator and solicitor of major gift prospects in collaboration with the Library’s key volunteers, the Foundation board and the Library Board of Trustees
Develop and advance training for volunteers and staff in the area of fund development, as needed
Produce written reports, including financial and statistical reports and make oral presentations to the Library staff, board and community, as needed and/or directed
Ensure that all Library fund-raising activities are carried out in accordance with all regulatory and legislative standards and guidelines.

Public Relations and Marketing

Designs and coordinates events/public relations activities that directly complement and enhance the Library’s fund-raising program under the overall direction/review of the Executive Director.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following essential functions:

Create a marketing and public relations plan to be established each year
Work with volunteers to plan and execute the Library’s signature annual event and its related cultivation activities
Develop all fund-raising related communications including the following: annual report, case statement and related collateral materials such as brochures and newsletters
Under the overall direction and review of the Executive Director,coordinate media relations and external communications for Library development and fundraising. Coordinate appropriate aspects of communications with PR/marketing consultants
Maintain the Library’s social media outlets, such as Facebook, X, Instagram, and Other relevant social media outlets.
Offers assistance to the Library Foundation as needed.
All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, in nonprofit development, business, marketing, communications, or other related field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive professional fundraising experience. Preferably nonprofit and/or library related.
Thorough understanding of all components of diversified funding sources.
Verifiable proficiency in partnership-building and event planning skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Accurate and detail-oriented with the ability to complete work in a timely manner
Demonstrated ability to work independently, and with a diverse group of people as part of a team including co-workers, board members, and community partners.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Basic computer literacy skills including Microsoft365and Adobe.
Working knowledge of donor management software.

Preferred Skills,Knowledge and Experience

Master’s degree in marketing, business, or communications.
Experience working or volunteering in a public Library.
Knowledge of Phoenixville and surrounding areas

Work Expectations

Full-time Exempt position (35 hours per week)
Evening and weekend hours as required for meetings and community events
On-site presence required, limited remote work opportunity
Ability to travel to meetings, trainings, and offsite meetings as needed.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.
Additional tasks may be assigned as organizational needs evolve.
Phoenixville Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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