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Director of Development
Pequot Library Association
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Posted: 15-Apr-26
Location: Southport, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
Salary: $85,000
Categories:
Development
Pay Frequency:
Annual
Salary Details:
Performance-Based Bonus: Additional compensation tied to agreed-upon annual fundraising targets. This structure is designed to reward success and align leadership with the growth and impact of the organization.
Build Something That Matters
Pequot Library is entering a dynamic new chapter, and we are seeking an ambitious, creative, and strategic Director of Development to help shape its future.
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This is not a maintenance role. It is an opportunity to build and lead a modern, high-performing development program at one of the region’s most distinctive cultural institutions. Working closely with the Executive Director and an engaged Board of Trustees, the Director of Development will play a central role in designing and driving a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports exhibitions, Special Collections, educational programs, and community engagement, while elevating Pequot Library’s profile as a cultural and intellectual destination.
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About Pequot Library
Pequot Library is a vibrant cultural and intellectual center dedicated to inspiring lifelong learning, preserving literary heritage, and building community. Through dynamic programming, major events, and exhibitions drawn from its remarkable Special Collections, the library serves as a cornerstone of Fairfield County and beyond.
Position Summary
This is a rare opportunity for a development leader who is excited by the prospect of building, innovating, and transforming. We are looking for someone who brings both strategy and execution, and who thrives in an environment where initiative, creativity, and relationship-building are key.
The Director of Development will: • Shape and grow a dynamic development office • Expand individual giving, foundation support, and corporate partnerships • Drive strategy across annual giving, major gifts, grants, and sponsorships • Partner closely with leadership and the Board to unlock new opportunities • Help position Pequot Library for long-term sustainability and growth
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Fundraising Leadership • Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with organizational priorities • Partner with the Executive Director and Board on cultivation and solicitation • Serve as a visible ambassador for Pequot Library
Revenue Growth & Donor Engagement • Build and grow a portfolio of major donors, foundations, and corporate partners • Lead annual giving efforts, including appeals and Library Giving Day • Expand sponsorship and underwriting opportunities across programs and events
Grants & Institutional Support • Identify and secure funding from foundations and institutional partners • Strengthen grant strategy and pipeline development
Events & Partnerships • Oversee and elevate a portfolio of high-profile fundraising events • Drive corporate sponsorship strategy and execution
Board Partnership • Work closely with the Board of Trustees and Development Committee • Support board engagement and participation in fundraising
Operations & Team Leadership • Oversee development systems, reporting, and donor stewardship • Supervise and mentor development staff • Build infrastructure that supports long-term growth
Compensation:
Base Salary: $85,000. Performance-Based Bonus: Additional compensation tied to agreed-upon annual fundraising targets. This structure is designed to reward success and align leadership with the growth and impact of the organization. Pequot Library also offers a competitive benefits package.
To Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to jobs@pequotlibrary.org.
Pequot Library is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Bringing literature, music, art, science, and the humanities to our community, our mission extends far beyond most traditional lending libraries. Pequot Library is housed in an historic building, framed by a Great Lawn, and located on more than three acres in the charming village of Southport in Fairfield, CT. A small gem to be discovered, Pequot Library is a vibrant programming library where visitors of all ages arrive for high-impact cultural events and leave enriched and inspired.
