Director of Development

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.

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

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

• 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

• 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

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

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

• Offers assistance to the Library Foundation as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.
  

Required Qualitifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, in nonprofit development, business, marketing, communications, or

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive professional fundraising experience. Preferably nonprofit

• 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

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
  

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.

The following background checks are required:

• Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check
• Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance
• Federal Criminal History Record Information
• Act 26 Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training
  

Hours and Pay:

• This is a full-time exempt position.
• The salary is commiserated with experience, starting at $60,000, plus benefits.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
  

Submit cover letter and resume to:
Lara Lorenzi, Executive Director
Phoenixville Public Library
183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA 19460-3243
or by e-mail to llorenzi@ccls.org