Director of Development

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 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.

• 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:
  
  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.

• 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.

• 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…