Foundation Director

Laramie County Library System • Cheyenne, WY

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Leads and implements a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes major gifts, planned giving, annual campaigns, grants, sponsorships, endowments, and special events.
• Establishes and implements large-scale capital campaigns, including campaign planning, donor strategy, solicitation efforts, and execution.
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards individual, corporate, foundation, and government donors.
• Researches, prepares, and submits grant proposals and ensures compliance with reporting and funding requirements.
• Plans and executes special fundraising events, including coordinating logistics, volunteers, and promotion.
• Evaluates fundraising initiatives and events for effectiveness and return on investment.
• Builds understanding and support for the Foundation through networking, outreach, and partnership development aligned with the Library System’s mission.
• Serves as the primary representative of the Foundation within the community and across the state.
• Maintains proactive relationships with key individual and institutional donors before and after gifts are committed to ensure consistent stewardship and long-term engagement.
• Ensures accurate donor records, acknowledgments, and stewardship practices are maintained.
• Supports and manages the Foundation Board of Directors by coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, and supporting board development and recruitment.
• Identifies, recruits, and supports prospective Foundation Board members whose skills and networks advance fundraising and strategic goals.
• Oversees, in collaboration with the Director of Business & Administration, the Foundation budget, financial controls, and expenditures.
• Ensures compliance with applicable financial, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Partners with investment advisors, Foundation Board committees, and Library System leadership to monitor investments and provide informed recommendations.
• Ensures the Foundation Board receives clear investment reports and access to training necessary to fulfill fiduciary responsibilities.
• Coordinates Foundation communications and marketing materials in alignment with system guidelines and branding.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director and Foundation Board to develop and implement a comprehensive development plan supporting short- and long-term system needs.
• Provides recommendations regarding Foundation investments in coordination with the Investment/Finance Committee and key system leaders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 $25,000 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director