Director of Donor Development & Relations: Library Foundation of Hancock

Director of Donor Development & Relations:
Library Foundation of Hancock County

The Library Foundation of Hancock County is a growing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening the Hancock County Library System. The Foundation provides funding that creates the margin of excellence for one of the most innovative and award‑winning library systems in Mississippi.

This is an exciting time to join the Foundation as we continue building stronger community partnerships, expanding programming, increasing philanthropic support, and creating new opportunities for investment in our libraries and communities.

We are looking for someone who is outgoing, creative, community‑minded, organized, relationship‑driven, and excited about helping grow something meaningful. The ideal candidate loves people, enjoys being active in the community, can build genuine relationships, and is excited to help connect individuals, businesses, and organizations to the mission of the library.

• Donor Stewardship (Engagement, Fundraising, and Data Management):
  Develop and implement structured ways for the community to give to the Library Foundation; develop systems and processes for donor recognition and stewardship; maintain donor records and tracking systems; oversee the publication of the quarterly newsletter, The Connection.
• Event Coordination:
  Serve as the lead coordinator for the Library Foundation’s annual Holiday Tree Gala, coordinating sponsorship development, donor engagement, and event fundraising strategies; collaborate with volunteers, staff, and Foundation leadership on event planning and execution for the Gala; lead donor stewardship and follow‑up efforts connected to all events; pursue grants to support the Hancock County Library System.
• Second Line Used Bookstore Management:
  Oversee the daily operations, vision, growth, and community engagement of the Second Line Used Bookstore; coordinate and lead bookstore volunteers; develop and implement creative ideas to expand bookstore visibility, engagement, and revenue generation.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong relationship building and interpersonal skills, an outgoing and welcoming personality, confidence engaging with community leaders, donors, sponsors, and volunteers, strong communication and storytelling abilities, creativity, initiative, and strategic thinking, ability to organize projects, events, and multiple priorities, high emotional intelligence and professionalism, passion for libraries, literacy, education, and community engagement, ability to work independently while also collaborating with staff, volunteers, and Foundation leadership, comfort participating in networking events, Chamber events, and community activities.

Experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, sponsorship sales, marketing, volunteer coordination, retail management, community engagement, or relationship management is preferred.

• Contract for service and compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.
• The contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee, and is responsible for all federal and Mississippi tax obligations.
• Some evening and weekend work will be required for events, networking, and community engagement.

• Increase donor donations to at least $60,000 annually. These donations do not include donations from the Cassis and Tracy Foundations.
• Increase annual net income of Second Line Used Bookstore to $_____________ (to be determined by 12/31/26).