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🔗Director of Leadership and Planned Giving
Website Library of Virginia Foundation
Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Library of Virginia Foundation in the search for a Director of Leadership and Planned Giving.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Leadership and Planned Giving will contribute to the Foundation’s statewide footprint by increasing major giving and fortifying legacy giving initiatives. In this newly created position, the Director of Leadership and Planned Giving will partner with the Executive Director, Director of Development, and Foundation colleagues to expand the Foundation’s base of support through exceptional donor relationship and cultivation activities. The Director of Leadership and Planned Giving will develop and nurture strategic fundraising relationships while building and managing robust donor pipelines. The Director of Leadership and Planned Giving will partner effectively with both Library and Foundation staff and volunteers. Initially, the Director of Leadership and Planned Giving is expected to be on-site at the Library in Richmond four days per month, for Foundation Board meetings, and for additional events as needed. Fully remote work may be granted after an initial grace period in agreement with the Executive Director.
The Library of Virginia Foundation is an effective and innovative fundraising organization in support of the Library of Virginia and its mission by raising private financial support, managing its endowment, and advocating for its mission and work. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by a Board of Trustees whose sole beneficiary is the Library of Virginia. The Foundation is not a grant making organization.
The Library of Virginia — one of the oldest state libraries and archives in the United States — celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2023. While the Library was created as a 19th century encyclopedic library for the Commonwealth, the Library’s mission has evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of the people locally and worldwide. The Library’s collections attract researchers from around the globe, while its website provides collection-based content and access to its rare digital collections. The Library also supplies research assistance to state officials and provides consulting services to government agencies and libraries. Its outreach programs offer students and teachers resources on Virginia history; librarians with professional development; Virginia authors with publishing, publicity, and awards; and the public with a wide array of exhibitions, lectures, workshops, book talks, and more. With combined in-person and digital engagement of over 3.5M individuals on average each year, the Library of Virginia is the most visited state library in the country. The Library of Virginia inspires learning, ignites imagination, creates possibilities, encourages understanding, and engages Virginia’s past to empower its future. As the Commonwealth’s library and archives, the Library of Virginia is a trusted educational institution. The Library acquires, preserves, and promotes access to unique collections of Virginia’s history and culture and advances the development of library and records management services statewide.
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least five years of frontline fundraising experience is preferred for this position. The Library of Virginia Foundation will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the Foundation, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the Library of Virginia as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus.
The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000 annually.
The Library of Virginia Foundation is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
To apply for this position, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5759975.
Benefits
All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.
Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.
The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.
The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.
Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.
How to Apply
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Step 3: Once you submit the Universal Application, you may browse and apply for NCPE internships using the link provided. Complete the application process by clicking on the Apply for job button found at each internship listing and upload the required Essay. Use the essay to explain why you are applying for an internship, including how your interest areas will benefit the National Park Service (NPS) and how the internship will further your studies and career goals. Be as specific as possible; there is a 400-word maximum length. Submit the essay to finish the application for that position. You may apply for a maximum of 6 internships during an application round; there is no limit at other times of the year. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!
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