Development Manager

Salary: $32.87 - $44.34 Hourly

Location : Biane Library - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 2024-04C

Department: Library Admin

Division: 2ndStory

Opening Date: 02/05/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

WHY JOIN

In 2013, the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library was awarded the prestigious National Medal, the nation's highest honor bestowed on a museum or library by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, in recognition of the service, enrichment, and experiences the Library brings to the community. The Rancho Cucamonga Public Library's mission is to:

Ignite Curiosity
Transform Lives
Create Community

We support and encourage education and the love of reading in a welcoming atmosphere with a knowledgeable, service-oriented staff. The department has two full-service facilities and employs approximately 60 full-time and part-time employees.

The next chapter of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library program is the pending completion of Phase 2 of the Second Story and Beyond project, which includes the construction of a children's discovery space with over 5,500 sq ft of exhibit space, a portion of which will be dedicated to STEAM-related educational exhibits and programs for the community and greater region.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING HERE AT TEAM RC

As Development Manager, you will organize aspects of City-led fundraising for the Second Story and Beyond project. This position will plan and implement major gift solicitations, write grant proposals, oversee the Second Story fund development process, and strengthen relationships with corporate, individual, and foundation donors.

Other aspects of this position include participating in budget analysis and administration, preparing reports, making recommendations for appropriate action, and acting as a liaison between departmental staff and donors, funding agencies, and organizations. The Manager will work closely with the City Council, City Manager's Office, Director and Deputy Director of Library Services, and others with a high level of visibility and momentum that helps create a sense of excitement, optimism, and confidence in achieving the mission and goals of Second Story and Beyond .

This position might be a perfect fit for you if:

• You feel confident setting and developing strategies for achieving fundraising goals.
• You enjoy planning and overseeing fundraising events.
• You have a knack for organization and can develop and manage donor databases.
• You have a talent for interacting comfortably, tactfully, and effectively with various stakeholders.
• You have experience with marketing and creating social media campaigns.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• You are a self-starter and take initiative with a positive and can-do attitude.
• You are resourceful and creative, and you think outside the box to solve problems and support marketing efforts.

You'll be responsible for:

• Developing strategies for the solicitation of donor gifts from individuals, businesses, and foundations for the Second Story and Beyond Project
• Researching, writing, submitting, and managing grant proposals and reports that support the project and its mission.
• Establishing and tracking progress toward fundraising goals. Writing and preparing major giving proposals.
• Researching, developing, and maintaining donor lists.
• Managing day-to-day relationships with current and prospective donors.
• Process and maintain record-keeping of gifts, donations, and expenses.
• Creating and maintaining performance benchmarks and cost-per-dollar raised reports.
• Working with the Community Affairs Team to develop and facilitate an integrated marketing and outreach plan utilizing websites, social media, and donor reports.

For more information, please view the job description here

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Application Screening: will be completed every two weeks from the opening date.

Potential Panel Interview: (Virtual) Interviews will be conducted periodically until a suitable candidate is chosen.

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

ARE YOU QUALIFIED

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of two years of full-time experience in fund development or membership solicitation and grant writing experience with a documented track record of success. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of programs and internet research. Working knowledge and/or experience with the use of social media. Knowledge of donor fund development software or database systems is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize; a strong commitment and dedication to providing quality service to the residents and the greater community of Rancho Cucamonga; an understanding of the needs and interests of major gift donors; a demonstrated knowledge of the principles of research and report preparation. Excellent time management and organization skills are a must for this candidate to succeed. The qualified candidate should possess a knowledge of the practices and methods common to the field of fund development and grant application processes and outreach. Candidates must possess the ability to write and speak comprehensively, clearly, and persuasively; to think analytically, and show initiative and leadership.
Special Requirements:
Ability to work evenings, holidays, weekends, and on-call status.

Physical Demands
The sensory demands of the job typically require speaking, hearing, touching and seeing. This position requires frequent sitting and standing and occasional walking between work areas. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Positions in this classification occasionally lift and carry reports and records that typically weigh less than 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE

APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to apply online at This position is open until filled or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Resumes may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information, and will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process.Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. All candidates will be notified of their application status by email throughout the recruitment process. Candidates invited to compete in the examination process, who successfully pass the examination process, will be placed on an eligibility list. The candidate on the eligibility list who most closely meets the requirements of the City may be selected to receive a final offer. The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position. The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.

Successful candidates shall be required to:

• Pass a reference check and background verification. References will not be contacted until a mutual interest has been established; and
• Pass a post-offer pre-employment medical exam

If hired, candidate will be required to complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America and furnish proof certifying legal authorization to work in the United States.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In accordance, the City will provide the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information regarding E-Verify, the Federal Government's online employment eligibility verification system, please visit .

Disclaimers
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In addition, the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy that may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources . click apply for full job details