ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY invites applications for the position of

Executive Director of AACPL Foundation

AACPL’s 16 branches serve 579,000+residents, with an annual circulation of over 5.2 million items.  For more information about our services, visit our website at http://www.aacpl.net.

• REGULAR STAFF – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF AACPL FOUNDATION - 1 Opening – Fulltime at Library Headquarters
• Grade 24MA – 37.5 hours/week
• Salary Range: $84,255 - $148,692                                                           

Excellent benefits package includes eligibility to earn up to 4 weeks of annual leave, starting with first year of employment.

• RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Provides overall leadership to the AACPL Foundation, including strategic direction and tactical execution and oversight. Work involves planning, managing, cultivating, and securing philanthropic support for the Foundation’s annual fund, endowment, major campaigns, planned giving, and program support of the Library. Serves as a member of the Library CEO’s leadership team and is expected to contribute to the Library’s brand and external profile through his or her activities in the community.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in business management, marketing, public relations, or related field; eight years’ of progressively responsible and successful fundraising and development experience, with increasing levels of responsibility in leadership; demonstrated success with major fundraising campaigns; and three years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that has provided the knowledge, abilities, and skills listed in the job description.

• PREFERRED REQUIREMENT: Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification.

• TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume and completed AACPL Employment Application Form to humanresources@aacpl.net.  To download the AACPL employment application form (Using the Library - Job Announcements/Volunteer Opportunities) visit our website at http://www.aacpl.net.  All required application materials must be received no later than October 5, 2020.

• TIMETABLE: Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted no later than October 12, 2020. Interviews will tentatively be held the week of November 2, 2020.  Estimated start date is early-December.

This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications.  Anne Arundel County Public Library values diverse perspectives and life experiences.  Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliations, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.  The Library encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.   If you need assistance with any aspect of the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 410-222-7107, (www.mdrelay.org).            8/25/20