Director of Development
Northwest Regional Library System, Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43614
Overview
Way Public Library is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Development Director to help advance our mission and strengthen the Library’s future. Reporting to the Library Director, the Development Director will design and manage high-impact development initiatives, steward key donor relationships, and position the Library as a compelling philanthropic investment within the Perrysburg region. The successful candidate will bring a strong business mindset to nonprofit fundraising—combining data-driven strategy, clear performance metrics, and relationship management best practices to help support the Library’s long-term financial sustainability.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and confident communicator with demonstrated success, who enjoys connecting with people, telling the Library’s story, and building meaningful partnerships that support lifelong learning, access to information, and community enrichment. This role works closely with the Library Director, Foundation Board, and community stakeholders to grow philanthropic support and increase the Library’s impact throughout Perrysburg and the surrounding region. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in helping to shape the future of a respected community institution.
Way Public Library values our staff members and support their well-being through a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, generous paid time off, paid holidays, retirement contributions (OPERS), and opportunities for professional growth.
Way Public Library is located in Perrysburg, OH. Perrysburg is a vibrant, active community just ten miles south of Toledo, OH.
If you are passionate about public service, relationship-building, and making a lasting difference in your community, we invite you to join our dedicated and innovative library team.
Job Details Job Description: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Pay Grade: Salary commensurate with experience
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Location: Way Public Library, Perrysburg Ohio
The Way Public Library strives to be the driving force behind a powerful culture of learning that will inspire people from all walks of life to continually learn, share, and seek out new knowledge. The successful applicant will be a self-directed professional with a strong work ethic, a collaborative work style, and the skill set to thrive in a welcoming service environment for patron and staff.
Responsibilities
Job Summary: Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to grow philanthropic support for the Library. Oversee key revenue streams including major gifts, annual giving, institutional and corporate relations, planned giving, special events, and capital initiatives. Build and maintain strong donor relationships, advance prospect pipelines, and ensure consistent solicitation and stewardship practices that align with organizational goals. Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, marketing, or related field of study.
Experience: Seven (7) years’ experience in development, fundraising, or advancement, managing annual giving and donor engagement programs and creating fundraising marketing plans.
Experience: Three (3) years’ supervisory or leadership experience.
Proficiency using the fundraising CRM system Bloomerang (assessment required).
Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, marketing, or related field of study.
Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) or other relevant professional certifications, preferred.
Experience in public sector or community-based organizations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s)
Strong understanding of fundraising principles, donor lifecycle management, and stewardship best practices.
Knowledge of Northwest Ohio’s not-for-profit and foundation community.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
Analytical skills to interpret fundraising metrics, identify trends, and inform strategic decisions.
Ability to lead collaborative projects, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to present a professional demeanor when interacting with donors, board members, and community partners.
A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach.
A positive attitude and the ability to balance compassion and the need to make tough decisions.
Ability to plan and coordinate, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and prioritize workloads based on available resources.
High degree of confidentiality with information.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluation of this position is based primarily on the following essential functions:
Leadership: Develops, mentors, and leads a team of development professionals; regularly meets with fundraising staff to ensure goals are met; provides updates to the Library Director and Foundation President on fundraising progress; stays apprised of fundraising advancements and compliance; collaborates with the Library Director and Foundation Board; provides strategic leadership and manages workloads.
Fundraising: Plan, design, manage, and execute the annual fundraising plan including growth of the major gifts program; achieve goals across annual fund, institutional funding, planned giving, special events, sponsorship, and capital campaigns; grow major gifts and donor relationships.
Stewardship: Cultivate a portfolio of major donors; implement donor communications and stewardship; leverage CRM and moves management; oversee gift processing and reporting; manage sponsorship fulfillment; expand long-term resources including endowment and planned giving.
Oversight of Board Operations and Development: Provide governance oversight for the Foundation Board; plan and facilitate board meetings; strengthen board capacity; shape agendas with the Library Director and Board Chair; monitor board performance and ensure transparent communication.
General Department Support: Approve routine budgeted expenditures; collaborate with other organizations within pre-established goals; perform other related duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Janel Haas, Director of Way Public Library. Application materials and questions should be directed to janel.haas@waylibrary.info. This position is open until filled; special consideration will be given to applications received by Friday, February 20.
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Way Public Library is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Development Director to help advance our mission and strengthen the Library’s future. Reporting to the Library Director, the Development Director will design and manage high-impact development initiatives, steward key donor relationships, and position the Library as a compelling philanthropic investment within the Perrysburg region. The successful candidate will bring a strong business mindset to nonprofit fundraising—combining data-driven strategy, clear performance metrics, and relationship management best practices to help support the Library’s long-term financial sustainability.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and confident communicator with demonstrated success, who enjoys connecting with people, telling the Library’s story, and building meaningful partnerships that support lifelong learning, access to information, and community enrichment. This role works closely with the Library Director, Foundation Board, and community stakeholders to grow philanthropic support and increase the Library’s impact throughout Perrysburg and the surrounding region. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in helping to shape the future of a respected community institution.
Way Public Library values our staff members and support their well-being through a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, generous paid time off, paid holidays, retirement contributions (OPERS), and opportunities for professional growth.
Way Public Library is located in Perrysburg, OH. Perrysburg is a vibrant, active community just ten miles south of Toledo, OH.
If you are passionate about public service, relationship-building, and making a lasting difference in your community, we invite you to join our dedicated and innovative library team.
Job Details Job Description: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Pay Grade: Salary commensurate with experience
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Location: Way Public Library, Perrysburg Ohio
The Way Public Library strives to be the driving force behind a powerful culture of learning that will inspire people from all walks of life to continually learn, share, and seek out new knowledge. The successful applicant will be a self-directed professional with a strong work ethic, a collaborative work style, and the skill set to thrive in a welcoming service environment for patron and staff.
Responsibilities
Job Summary: Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to grow philanthropic support for the Library. Oversee key revenue streams including major gifts, annual giving, institutional and corporate relations, planned giving, special events, and capital initiatives. Build and maintain strong donor relationships, advance prospect pipelines, and ensure consistent solicitation and stewardship practices that align with organizational goals. Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, marketing, or related field of study.
Experience: Seven (7) years’ experience in development, fundraising, or advancement, managing annual giving and donor engagement programs and creating fundraising marketing plans.
Experience: Three (3) years’ supervisory or leadership experience.
Proficiency using the fundraising CRM system Bloomerang (assessment required).
Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, marketing, or related field of study.
Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) or other relevant professional certifications, preferred.
Experience in public sector or community-based organizations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s)
Strong understanding of fundraising principles, donor lifecycle management, and stewardship best practices.
Knowledge of Northwest Ohio’s not-for-profit and foundation community.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
Analytical skills to interpret fundraising metrics, identify trends, and inform strategic decisions.
Ability to lead collaborative projects, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to present a professional demeanor when interacting with donors, board members, and community partners.
A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach.
A positive attitude and the ability to balance compassion and the need to make tough decisions.
Ability to plan and coordinate, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and prioritize workloads based on available resources.
High degree of confidentiality with information.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluation of this position is based primarily on the following essential functions:
Leadership: Develops, mentors, and leads a team of development professionals; regularly meets with fundraising staff to ensure goals are met; provides updates to the Library Director and Foundation President on fundraising progress; stays apprised of fundraising advancements and compliance; collaborates with the Library Director and Foundation Board; provides strategic leadership and manages workloads.
Fundraising: Plan, design, manage, and execute the annual fundraising plan including growth of the major gifts program; achieve goals across annual fund, institutional funding, planned giving, special events, sponsorship, and capital campaigns; grow major gifts and donor relationships.
Stewardship: Cultivate a portfolio of major donors; implement donor communications and stewardship; leverage CRM and moves management; oversee gift processing and reporting; manage sponsorship fulfillment; expand long-term resources including endowment and planned giving.
Oversight of Board Operations and Development: Provide governance oversight for the Foundation Board; plan and facilitate board meetings; strengthen board capacity; shape agendas with the Library Director and Board Chair; monitor board performance and ensure transparent communication.
General Department Support: Approve routine budgeted expenditures; collaborate with other organizations within pre-established goals; perform other related duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Janel Haas, Director of Way Public Library. Application materials and questions should be directed to janel.haas@waylibrary.info. This position is open until filled; special consideration will be given to applications received by Friday, February 20.
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