Foundation Director

HOURS & SALARY: Full-time 38 hours per week with a hiring range of $74523 - $93153 per year depending on experience.

Working at Laramie County Library System means being part of an award-winning organization that sets the bar for library service both regionally and nationally. Named Library Journals 2008 Library of the Year Laramie County Library System is driven by a clear mission: Ignite curiosity. Fuel imagination. Connect community. Serving nearly 385000 visitors each year across a 103000 sq. ft. central library two branch libraries and a bookmobile the Library plays a vital role in fostering learning creativity and meaningful community connection throughout Laramie County.

JOB SUMMARY

The Foundation Director leads all aspects of the Laramie County Library Foundation a 501(c)(3) organization that advances the mission and vision of the Laramie County Library System. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for fundraising donor engagement board relations and foundation administration. Working closely with the Executive Director and Foundation Board of Directors the Foundation Director is responsible for securing significant philanthropic support and ensuring the long-term financial health and growth of the Foundation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising and Development

1. Leads and implements a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes major gifts planned giving annual campaigns grants sponsorships endowments and special events.

2. Establishes and implements large-scale capital campaigns including campaign planning donor strategy solicitation efforts and execution.

3. Identifies cultivates solicits and stewards individual corporate foundation and government donors.

4. Researches prepares and submits grant proposals and ensures compliance with reporting and funding requirements.

5. Plans and executes special fundraising events including coordinating logistics volunteers and promotion.

6. Evaluates fundraising initiatives and events for effectiveness and return on investment.

7. Builds understanding and support for the Foundation through networking outreach and partnership development aligned with the Library Systems mission.

Donor Relations and Community Engagement

1. Serves as the primary representative of the Foundation within the community and across the state.

2. Maintains proactive relationships with key individual and institutional donors before and after gifts are committed to ensure consistent stewardship and long-term engagement.

3. Ensures accurate donor records acknowledgments and stewardship practices are maintained.

Board and Foundation Administration

1. Supports and manages the Foundation Board of Directors by coordinating meetings preparing agendas and supporting board development and recruitment.

2. Identifies recruits and supports prospective Foundation Board members whose skills and networks advance fundraising and strategic goals.

3. Oversees in collaboration with the Director of Business & Administration the Foundation budget financial controls and expenditures.

4. Ensures compliance with applicable financial legal and regulatory requirements.

5. Partners with investment advisors Foundation Board committees and Library System leadership to monitor investments and provide informed recommendations.

6. Ensures the Foundation Board receives clear investment reports and access to training necessary to fulfill fiduciary responsibilities.

7. Coordinates Foundation communications and marketing materials in alignment with system guidelines and branding.

Strategic Leadership

1. Collaborates with the Executive Director and Foundation Board to develop and implement a comprehensive development plan supporting short- and long-term system needs.

2. Provides recommendations regarding Foundation investments in coordination with the Investment/Finance Committee and key system leaders.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

At least two years of professional experience in fundraising development grants donor engagement nonprofit administration special events or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to be bonded.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated leadership experience in nonprofit or foundation management.

Proven success in fundraising and donor cultivation.

Experience working with and supporting a volunteer board of directors.

Knowledge of nonprofit financial legal and regulatory requirements.

Proficiency with donor management systems and standard office software.

Strong analytical organizational and relationship-building skills.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by completing an Application for Employment (available at and submitting a cover letter and resume. This position is open until filled. The hiring committee will contact applicants who are selected for further testing or interviews. As a courtesy we notify all applicants via email when a position is filled.

WORK SCHEDULE

Work schedule will predominantly be normal business hours Monday through Friday but may consist of weekend and evening hours as well. Anyone who works for the library must be willing to work anytime the library is open. Laramie County Library (Cheyenne) open hours are Monday Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All employees are scheduled to attend monthly staff meetings and in-service days in Cheyenne.

BENEFITS

LCLS pays 100% of employee contributions to the Wyoming Retirement System a lifetime pension plan

LCLS pays 85% of medical and dental premiums and provides $25000 in employer-paid life insurance

We provide 13 paid holidays vacation sick leave and one personal day each year

Vacation for this position starts at four weeks annually and increases with years of service

Deferred compensation (457) vision coverage prepaid legal services and other voluntary benefits

Access to the Cheyenne-Laramie County Employees Federal Credit Union

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work primarily in an office setting. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer monitor and operating a keyboard. Requires sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate a computer office and library equipment.

QUESTIONS

For questions about this position contact Antonia Gaona Executive Director at or 307.773.7222.

LCLS is an equal opportunity employer. We support and adhere to the tenets of the Americans with Disabilities Act. LCLS is an at-will employer. LCLS provides a drug-free workplace for its employees in accordance with the requirements of the US Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Hiring is contingent on a post-offer criminal history background check. LCLS participates in E-Verify.