Director, Development (permanent, full-time)

PURPOSE:Regina Public Library is the community hub that inspires everyone to learn to discover and to the senior development leader at Regina Public Library the Director of Development will inspire and be inspired by the donors who invest in the library. As a member of RPLs Senior Leadership Team reporting to the Executive Director of Finance & Strategy and working closely with the Library Director and CEO the Director of Development is responsible for adapting and implementing a comprehensive fund development plan encompassing all fundraising channels including major gifts annual giving special events sponsorships and donor Director of Development will work closely with the RPL Board of Directors senior management and volunteers. They will collaborate with the senior leaders of the library to inspire new levels of CANDIDATE:The ideal candidate will have a proven track record spanning over five years of achieving fundraising goals in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The Director will bring innovation and insights to RPLs fund development program. The Director will work with the librarys branch managers program staff and senior leadership to develop and cultivate a robust philanthropic culture where donors are valued for all that they make possible at to listen learn and grow RPLs potential the ideal candidate will share fresh ideas and push boundaries when appropriate. Equipped with excellent team building planning budgeting analytic and organizational abilities the ideal candidate will be action-driven in the pursuit of successful fund development engaging the Director will inspire the organization and donors to recognize what is possible when they come together to provide the best library facilities programs and services to the & COMPETENCIES: Kind compassionate mature enthusiastic and well-organized visionary leader who can see the possibilities for RPLs fund development program. Enthusiastic about libraries and their role in the community. Proven track record of success at the senior management level in the non-profit sector. Minimum five years fundraising experience in exceeding expectations in a variety of fundraising programs. Ability to keenly assess the philanthropic community identify and cultivate new sources of support for the Library. Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and maintain complex multi-level relationships with individual donors corporate partners foundations volunteers peers and support staff. Excellent written oral and presentation skills and proven organizational abilities. Familiarity with and experience in the productive application of systems data and software in support of a fund development program including proficiency in Microsoft Office familiarity with donor management and fundraising software and various social media platforms. Bachelors degree or equivalent in a relevant area is preferred. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation and membership in the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) are has an inclusive and innovative work environment which offers a competitive salary ($99558 - $149336 per annum) and a generous benefits package including 100% employer paid group benefits and five weeks annual is one of RPLs values and this is demonstrated through significant support for professional development opportunities in the amount of $4000 per year and a dynamic team environment in which to of RPL consistently strive for further refinement of service excellence and value to the community making it an employer of choice for over a applicants are invited to submit their cover letters and resumes online only in confidence by 5:00 pm CST on Wednesday April 15 2026 however the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is are welcome and can be directed to thank all applicants; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be Date: Until #21/26 - position #18391