Executive Director

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. Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Foundation Board and committees .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBay Saint Louis • Mississippi • United StatesLead💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit management, fundraising strategies, and community relations, with a strong focus on building relationships with donors and community partners. Proficient in budget development, compliance, and effective communication to promote the Foundation's mission.

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Nonprofit ManagementFundraising StrategiesCommunity RelationsBudget DevelopmentEvent Coordination

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementGrant WritingFundraising Proposal PreparationFinancial ReportingContract Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit ComplianceDonor RelationsVolunteer ManagementCommunity EngagementSponsorship Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Foundation Board and committees
Prepare reports, budgets, meeting materials, and recommendations for the Board
Implement Board-approved policies, priorities, projects, and strategic goals
Maintain Foundation records and ensure compliance with bylaws, policies, donor restrictions, and nonprofit requirements
Manage Foundation contracts
Develop and implement fundraising strategies to increase charitable support
Cultivate and steward relationships with individuals, businesses, foundations, civic organizations, and community partners
Develop sponsorships, annual giving, major donations, grants, memorial donations, planned giving, and other fundraising opportunities
Prepare fundraising proposals, grant applications, sponsorship packages, and donor communications
Maintain donor records and coordinate donor and sponsor recognition
Develop and monitor the annual budget with the Treasurer, Board, and accounting professionals
Monitor revenues, expenditures, restricted funds, and funded projects
Ensure financial controls, documentation, reporting, and stewardship of charitable funds
Assist with financial reviews, tax filings, and nonprofit reporting
Oversee the Second Line Used Bookstore, including volunteers, donations, sales, financial procedures, promotions, and special sales
Develop strategies to increase bookstore revenue and support of the Foundation's mission
Work with Hancock County Library System leadership to identify funding priorities and special projects
Develop partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, civic organizations, schools, governmental entities, and other community organizations
Represent the Foundation at community, civic, and library events
Recruit and engage volunteers
Coordinate fundraising and community events, including the annual Holiday Tree Gala
Secure and coordinate event sponsorships, donors, volunteers, vendors, and other resources
Promote the Foundation, fundraising campaigns, bookstore, events, partnerships, and funded projects through communications and marketing
Communicate the impact of charitable giving and increase public awareness of the Foundation's mission

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, development, community relations, business administration, public administration, or a related field preferred
Experience working with boards, donors, volunteers, budgets, fundraising, grants, sponsorships, or special events preferred
Strong leadership, organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to build effective relationships with donors, community partners, volunteers, library staff, and public officials
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and exercise sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and integrity
Commitment to public libraries, literacy, education, and community service
Flexible schedule, including occasional evening and weekend meetings and events
Local travel throughout Hancock County is expected