Job Title:                   Development Associate (25 hours per week)                 

Job Purpose:           Manage data base and support Hartford Public Library fundraising initiatives

Reporting to:            Chief Development Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Data Base

·        Manages data processing operations and record maintenance of the Library’s constituent database, Raiser's Edge in support of the Library’s annual fund, fundraising events, and development goals

·        Supports daily office operations related to mailings, gift entry, receipting, acknowledging, event invitation and guest lists, and record maintenance

·        Provides administrative support for all development activities.

Fundraising:

• Assists in prospect research on potential individual, corporate, foundation and government funding sources


• Assists in the cultivation and solicitation of individual and organization prospects


• Participates in the program and exhibit development processes to ensure that the fund raising department is represented in these activities.

Organization:

·        Assists in the organization and management of fundraising events  

• In coordination with CDO produces statistical and analytical reports on fundraising efforts


• Assists in the creation, implementation and ongoing coordination of all development programs, initiatives and events.

Communications:

• Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with existing and potential donors


• Creates and manages a set of periodic donor/prospect communications including newsletters, updates, etc


• Supports activities to comply with reporting requirements of funders.

Other duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

• A BA degree in English, Journalism or related field and minimum of three years experience in nonprofit development or for profit sales preferred. Combination of education and work experience considered.


• Demonstrated ability to assist in the cultivation and solicitation individual prospects

• Comfortable working in a team approach, with shared responsibility for success


• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, with occasional participation in evening and weekend events.

The Hartford Public Library offers a competitive salary of $ 18.47 - $20.32 per hour. To apply, job description and application are available online at www.hplct.org or Administrative Offices, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT  06103.  All interested candidates must submit a signed application; please include a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Applications must be received by 5:00pm on December 4, 2009 in order to be considered.

Hartford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hartford Public Library requires a Criminal Background Check and Pre-employment Drug testing on applicants who are selected as a finalist for the position. Applicants will be provided a copy of any positive drug test results. A criminal record does not necessarily eliminate you from employment with Hartford Public Library. Each conviction will be reviewed with respect to the offense, circumstances, seriousness, and the position for which you apply.