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The position is responsible for the overall direction of the Library’s Development Office and serves as the Campaign Director. The Director, Development Office (Campaign Director) (DDO/CD) is a key staff member in the Office of the Librarian of Congress with principal responsibility to plan, direct, implement and evaluate the annual and long-range fundraising goals for the Library. As leader of the Library’s development effort and as principal architect for the design and execution of the Library of Congress agency-wide campaign, the incumbent will report directly to the Chief of Staff and will work closely with the Librarian of Congress as Campaign Director. This position is charged with engaging the agency and its volunteer leadership and donors in building consensus for the Campaign and the agency’s mission.
Supervises a group of employees performing work up to the SL level. Provides administrative and technical supervision relative to the staff supervised. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff and clearly communicates these through the formal employee performance management system. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment and develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases.
As principal architect for the design and development of the Library of Congress' agency-wide fundraising campaign, the incumbent will be responsible for engaging the agency, its volunteer leadership and donors in building consensus for the campaign and the agency’s mission. Plans, directs, implements and evaluates the annual and long-range fundraising goals for the Library. Plans and executes campaign programming and stewardship plans including those for priority projects and stewardship for current and past donors. Leads and engages in cultivation and solicitation of leadership gifts.
Directs the development of marketing and communication materials to promote, explain, and engage the LOC external communities. Responsible for insuring that all communications to donors and friends reflect the mission of the Library of Congress and the impact of the campaign and fundraising.
Leads the agency’s development of gift strategies, assists staff in creating their own gift strategies, and engages with donors. As the senior member of the fundraising team this person will be responsible for developing their own portfolio of prospects and engaging in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors. Works with the Librarian and agency senior leadership in order to create and execute a fundraising strategy that aligns the agency’s strategic goals. The incumbent also works with a team of senior managers to determine how the agency will align its strategic direction with the fundraising agenda.
Assesses fundraising campaign goals with the agency’s strategic direction and provides resolution of mission critical problems, policies and procedures. Works at the senior level to define, integrate, and implement direction for vital strategic planning. Works with agency senior management to ensure that the infrastructure is in place to successfully launch a campaign including developing financial approaches for funding the campaign and the establishment of policies and practices.
Works as a key staff member in the Office of the Librarian of Congress on issues related to policy development and implementation for the Library. Working with the Executive Committee and senior staff the incumbent develops, conceives, plans, and implements policies and guidelines affecting broad, emerging, and/or critical agency programs for the Library.
See requirements listed below under Qualifications Required.
Your resume is important to this application process. It will be reviewed to determine whether you possess the qualifications referenced above. All applicants are required to submit a resume that provides specific information (to include accomplishments, work experience and education/training) that clearly describes what you would bring to the position.
The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library’s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/uploads/loc_supervisor_core_competencies.pdf.
Qualifications
The competencies below are required for this position. Those marked with a double asterisk (**) are considered the most critical competencies for this position.
A candidate's resume must show a proven record of accomplishment that clearly demonstrates he or she has:
Knowledge and experience with all elements of a comprehensive Development program**: The successful candidate has expert knowledge and understanding of effective approaches to create a comprehensive multi-year plan and program. This includes having performed the following functions: 1) articulated a case for priorities, including understanding budgets and creation of giving opportunities; 2) assessed the strengths and weaknesses of the project, timeline, and fundraising potential needed to succeed; 3) managed simultaneous programs and needs and managed and supervised all development activities; 4) worked as a member of a senior team in contributing to the overall success of the institution; 5) developed communications plans to promote the needs of the institution, informed donors of the impact of their gifts and informed internal staff of the direction, impact of fundraising and their roles in assisting.
Ability to lead people and manage a diverse workforce**: The successful candidate has the ability to lead and manage a diverse staff and in doing so, performed the following activities: 1) identified current and future staffing needs based on organizational goals, objectives, and capacity gaps; 2) recruited and hired staff to meet those needs; 3) communicated performance expectations to staff; 4) conducted periodic performance evaluations; 5) provided advice and counsel to staff; 6) addressed performance and disciplinary issues; 7) delegated or planned and assigned work; 8) provided appropriate training and professional development opportunities to staff; 9) encouraged staff participation in planning and decision making; and 10) identified and implemented methods to improve staff productivity.
Ability to manage a complex fundraising operation**: The successful candidate has created a series of management reports, performance standards, policies, agreements and information databases that provide senior management and staff with the information to track and monitor progress, helped identify challenges, mitigate weaknesses and provide staff with guideposts for achievement.
Experience with volunteer boards and/or affinity groups: The successful candidate has the ability to identify, engage, and sustain volunteer involvement in support of promoting and raising gifts.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion: The successful candidate has the ability to demonstrate awareness of the likely consequences or implications of one’s own actions and work within the context of agency/organizational/ departmental standards. This includes acting appropriately in a given situation (e.g., with colleagues, donors/prospects, clients, media/press), using discretion, and being committed to confidentiality.
Ability to evaluate constituents needs and create an overall communications plan: The successful candidate has the ability to create a communications plan for donors and prospective donors in the corporate, foundation, non-profit communities. This also includes the ability to articulate the mission, purpose, needs and role of philanthropy in providing support, to engage professional staff, often in other areas of the organization in the concept, design and writing, and to assess the quality and content as it relates to institution and audience. Understanding and experience using all forms of communications: electronic, visual, verbal and written.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to review and assess the writing of others: The successful candidate has the ability to produce clear, cogent, accurate, well-organized, and understandable written products in such area as: 1) funding proposals, 2) strategic planning and forecasting documents; 3) policies; 4) budget requests; 5) program goals and objectives; 6) project plans; 7) vision statements; 8) program performance documentation; and 9) annual reports. This includes targeting the amount, form, depth and level of detail, and content of the information to the needs of the receiver/audience. Evaluated the written products of others to meet the quality standards of the organization.
Ability to present information orally through presentations and through donor conversations: The successful candidate has the ability to convey analysis and information orally through briefings, consultations and other presentations, in both planned and extemporaneous situations. This included shaping the appropriate amount, form, depth and level of detail, and content of information to the needs of the receiver/audience.
Additional information
All initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. In addition, all newly appointed Senior Level executives, from outside the Library as well as from within, must serve a one year probationary period in accordance with the Library of Congress Regulations (LCRs) 2017.2-1, Senior Level Executive System.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. All who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify ADA@loc.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The certificate of disability must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and may be issued by a State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, a Disability Services or Career Services Office of the applicant's college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The date of certification must be within three (3) years of the vacancy closing date and must be submitted with your application. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation.
The selected applicant will be required to file a financial disclosure statement with the House of Representatives, U.S. Congress, in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 95-521, the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Library of Congress will evaluate applicants using the information provided in your resume. Reviews are intended to explore applicants' experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection. For Senior Level positions, applicants do not need to respond to specific competency questions but will be requested to answer one question related to how they became aware of this job opportunity. To preview questions please click here.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).
Disabled applicants claiming Selective Placement eligibility must submit proof of disability and a certification of job readiness. If Selective Placement is applicable to you, you will not be considered without submitting this documentation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please carefully follow all instructions under the How to Apply tab to ensure that you are considered for the position.
Step 1: If you do not already have one, create a resume on USAJOBS. Although you must enter your Social Security Number for USAJOBS, this information will not be provided to the Library of Congress.
Step 2: Review the Job Announcement. We recommend you go to the Qualifications and Evaluations section of the job announcement to review the qualifications listed to ensure that your resume reflects your accomplishments in those areas.
Step 3: Click on the "APPLY ONLINE" button to the right of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access your account and submit your resume. You will be redirected to the Hiring Management website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Hiring Management, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to our account for future announcements.
Step 4: Click on "Finish" after you have completed your application. Once you have submitted your application, you can check your status online through your Hiring Management or MY USAJOBS account. If you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the online process, you MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE. For all technical issues please contact jobhelp@loc.gov , no later than 4:30pm EST of the Closing Date.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Human Resources Dept.
101 Independence Ave. SE
LM107
Washington, District of Columbia 20540-2700
United States
Next steps
Please review our evaluation process under Qualifications and Evaluations. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My USAJOBS" tab and clicking on "My Applications." You will receive final notification via e-mail when the vacancy has been filled.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).
Disabled applicants claiming Selective Placement eligibility must submit proof of disability and a certification of job readiness. If Selective Placement is applicable to you, you will not be considered without submitting this documentation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please carefully follow all instructions under the How to Apply tab to ensure that you are considered for the position.
Step 1: If you do not already have one, create a resume on USAJOBS. Although you must enter your Social Security Number for USAJOBS, this information will not be provided to the Library of Congress.
Step 2: Review the Job Announcement. We recommend you go to the Qualifications and Evaluations section of the job announcement to review the qualifications listed to ensure that your resume reflects your accomplishments in those areas.
Step 3: Click on the "APPLY ONLINE" button to the right of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access your account and submit your resume. You will be redirected to the Hiring Management website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Hiring Management, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to our account for future announcements.
Step 4: Click on "Finish" after you have completed your application. Once you have submitted your application, you can check your status online through your Hiring Management or MY USAJOBS account. If you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the online process, you MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE. For all technical issues please contact jobhelp@loc.gov , no later than 4:30pm EST of the Closing Date.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Human Resources Dept.
101 Independence Ave. SE
LM107
Washington, District of Columbia 20540-2700
United States
Next steps
Please review our evaluation process under Qualifications and Evaluations. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My USAJOBS" tab and clicking on "My Applications." You will receive final notification via e-mail when the vacancy has been filled.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
