Library Foundation President & CEO Candidate Profile

CANDIDATE PROFILE (External DOCUMENT) POSITION TITLE PRESIDENT & CEO

PRIMARY LOCATION LOS ANGELES, CA

CREATED FOR LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES

LIBRARY FOUNDATION of Los angeles The Library Foundation of Los Angeles provides critical support to the Los Angeles Public Library resulting in free programs, resources, and services available to the millions of adults, children, and youth in Los Angeles. Through fundraising, advocacy, and innovative programs, the Library Foundation strengthens the Los Angeles Public Library and promotes greater awareness of its valuable resources.

Serving the Los Angeles community since 1992 as an independent fundraising organization, the Library Foundation closely partners with all 73 Los Angeles Public Library locations to enhance the resources and services offered to Angelenos. Working to support the City’s responsibility to fund the Public Library, the Foundation has raised over $125 million in transformational support. From funding literacy programs to equipping libraries with the latest technology, the Library Foundation is dedicated to keeping the Library open and thriving for generations to come.Together, our dream is to transform Los Angeles and the World through the power of our Libraries.

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IDEAL CANDIDATE The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles is an experienced and enthusiastic leader, setting an organizational vision that is responsive to the needs of both our stakeholders and the community we serve. A purpose-driven leader, the ideal candidate provides direction and mentorship to the staff of the Foundation, inspires strategic vision with the Board of Directors, and builds outstanding relationships in and throughout Los Angeles, to advance our fundraising and programmatic objectives. The President & CEO is primarily responsible for the organization’s ambitious fundraising initiatives, working with our dedicated team to raise an operating budget of $8M per year and driving the Foundation’s overarching organizational strategy. In collaboration with the executive fundraising team, the candidate will identify, cultivate, and solicit gifts from individual donors, corporations, and foundations in support of the Foundation’s vision and mission. The President and Chief Executive Officer embodies the vision, mission, and core values of the Foundation, and is the public face of its engagement and resources.

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MORE ABOUT The Library Foundation Library Foundation of Los Angeles strives to transform its immediate city and the world through the power of libraries, which are at the heart of community, culture, education, and democracy. The Foundation’s support for the Los Angeles Public Library enhances high-caliber programs that nurture literacy, imagination, and lifelong learning. All programming is made possible because of the generosity of the people, foundations, community, and businesses that give to the Library Foundation and share our belief in the transformational power of the Los Angeles Public Library for all Angelenos.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES ENGAGING THE IMAGINATION

HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED

INVESTING IN LIFELONG LEARNING

Aloud

L.A. Made

Tech2Go

Cybernauts

Exhibitions of LFLA

Digitization & Collections

IDEAS at LAPL

Health Matters

Career Online High School

Adult Literacy Services

Student Zones

Online Tutoring

Student Smart: Get Ready for College

Democracy Project: Teens Leading Change

We Read Together

Reading Challenges

Full STEAM Ahead

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SEARCH TEAM Envision Consulting was retained by Library Foundation of Los Angeles to conduct the search for their incoming President and CEO. Click {link} to make recommendations or to be considered for the role.

ALLISON FULLER MANAGING PARTNER

Library Foundation of Los Angeles is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities.

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MATT KAMIN MANAGING PARTNER

MELISSA MONTOYA SEARCH OPERATIONS MANAGER

LINDSAY HALLIN RECRUITER

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